Free access to the library is essential to full public library service to the whole community. The library staff must not be expected to act in loco parentis by parents who wish to limit the reading material of their own minor children. Parents who wish to limit their own children's reading materials should accompany the children to the library to supervise the borrowing process, not rely on the library staff for such supervision. Lending Periods and Fine Policies General Information About Lending Periods and Fine Policies Patrons must use the library card assigned to them to check out materials and should not share this privilege with family members or friends. Any items checked out on a patron's library card is the responsibility of the patron unless their card was previously reported as lost or stolen.
Patrons are responsible for returning items checked out on their library card by the due date.
A fine is charged for each day an item is overdue. The overdue fine for books and most other materials is five cents per item per day. The library will make a reasonable attempt to notify patrons of overdue materials and excessive fines. Patrons will be charged for replacement of any materials that are lost, damaged or returned incomplete. Art Prints Art prints are checked out initially for 1 to 3 months with one renewal allowed for a total check out period of six months if there are no reserves on the print.