If funds do run out, it will be the decision of the Grimes Library Board whether to honor usage of library services by open access patrons. Checkout on a patron's library card may be by that patron only. A patron must be present in the library for checkouts to be made on their card. In general, library materials will check out for a 3-week period. Periodicals will check out for a 7-day period.
All materials are due back before closing on the date due.
If the library is notified that a special subject is being studied at school and reports are due, the library will only allow that subject to be used in the library only, or for a special checkout time to allow more availability to all students. In general, overdue fines of .10 per day per item will be charged. There is no grace period on seven day checkout items. If the item is found within 6 months of the original DUE DATE, the patron will be refunded the money paid, minus the Overdue Fines, which will be figured to the date the item was paid for. If an item is out of print and not available, a like item will be purchased of the same cost comparable with damaged or lost item.