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Loan Period

Materials may be checked out for 2 weeks. Current magazines may be checked out overnight. Current books are checked out for 5 days.

About Your Card

Library cards are free and are issued to all individuals. Parents must sign for children under 18. Please contact the library when you change your address, name, or telephone number.

Overdues

Fines are 5 cents per day, up to $2 maximum, excluding Sundays and holidays.

Lost Materials

You are responsible for loss or damage to all materials borrowed on your card. Charges will include the full price of lost items plus a $1.50 handling fee per item.

Reserves and Renewals

If we own a book you want, but someone else is reading it, we will reserve the book and notify you when it is available. Materials not on reserve may be renewed in person or by phone.

 

   
 
Last Updated: July 24, 2002