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Library Rules

1.  Patron must have library cards in their possession when items are checked out.

2.  Checkout time for is two weeks. 

3.  Fines are ten cents per day, per item, except for videos.  Video fines are one dollar  per day. 

4.  When the library is closed items may be placed in the book drop (the slot is on the side of the front entrance). 

5.  Items may be renewed one time.  Renewals must be done in person, not by phone.  The patron must have their library card and the item to be renewed at the time of renewal.  Items on the reserve list can not be renewed.

6.  Patrons are responsible for all items checked out on their card, whether they were the ones who checked them out or not.  If the card is lost or stolen, it must be reported immediately so further checkout of library materials on that card can be stopped.

7.  Patrons are responsible for payment of all fines, damage costs and charges for lost items.  A processing fee will be charged for any lost item.

8.  Parents must sign for all library card holders under the age of eighteen.  Parents are responsible for fines, damage and any losses incurred by a minor card holder.

9.  The library reserves the right to legally pursue the non return of all library materials.  The patrons will be responsible for all legal costs incurred for the return of the overdue items.

10.  The library chard holder must notify the library as soon as possible if address, phone number and/or residence status changes.

11.  Failure to follow these policies may result in library card privileges being revoked. 

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