To check out materials, patrons must have a current library card in good standing.
For an account to be in good standing, the account balance must be at or below $5.00 and cannot have more than one item overdue.
The library does not charge fines for overdue items.
Patrons agree to accept responsibility for materials for the duration of the checkout period, including failure to return the materials, and any damage incurred through abuse or misuse. If an item is lost or stolen while checked out, the patron is responsible for the cost of the item.
Any check returned by the bank will incur a $25.00 service charge.
Patrons will be notified of overdue materials according to the following procedures:
1. Patrons who have opted in for email notifications receive an email message 24 hours before items become due.
2. Patrons receive a written or email notice of overdue material two weeks after items were due.
3. Patrons receive a final written or email notice of overdue material four weeks after items were due.
4. Library staff contact patrons by phone six weeks after the items were due.
5. Unreturned items are charged to the patron account three months after the items were due and a lost item invoice will be mailed to the patron.
There will be $1.00 notification fee charge for each mailed notice.
The Library may use any means, including law enforcement and court systems, to collect the amount owed for materials not returned to the library collection.