FAQs

  1. How many people will be able to be in the library at one time?
  2. Are kids allowed in the library? Can my entire family come to enjoy the library?
  3. Will I be able to use the computers in the library?
  4. Is the children's area of the library open?
  5. Will I need to wear a mask? What if I don't wish to or cannot wear one?
  6. Why does it take so long to the items I returned to be checked-in and for materials from other libraries to arrive?
  7. Will we be able to read magazines and newspapers in the library?
  8. Are study rooms available?
  9. Now that the library is open, will there be in-person programming?
  10. Is it too late to participate in summer reading? Is there a way to register in the library?
  11. Where did all the furniture go? Why does the library look so empty?
  12. Are you accepting donations?
  13. What if I have more questions or need to share concerns with someone? How do I do that?
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Lending Times and Overdue Fees

Books and Magazines

Item Loan Period Limit  Overdue Fees Renewals
Adult Books  21 days 100 (includes children's 
materials)
 $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Express Books 7 days - $0.15 per day No
Magazines 7 days - $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Encyclopedias (non-reference) 21 days - $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Reference Books Library Use Only Library Use Only Library Use Only Library Use Only

Children's Print Materials

This does not necessarily include print materials interloaned from other libraries. Lost or damaged items will result in a fine that is dependent on the individual item.
Item Location Loan Period Limit Overdue Fees Renewals
Children's
(Board, Puzzle, and
Young Readers Books)		 21 days 100 (includes other
print materials)

None

 Yes, 2 times unless 
there is a hold
Junior Fiction 21 days 100 (includes other
print materials)
 None Yes, 2 times unless 
there is a hold
Junior Non-Fiction 21 days 100 (includes other
print materials)
 None Yes, 2 times unless
there is a hold
Tween 21 days 100 (includes other
print materials)
 None Yes, 2 times unless 
there is a hold
Young Adult 21 days 100 (includes other
print materials)
 None Yes, 2 times unless 
there is a hold

Electronic Checkouts

Item Loan Period Limit Overdue Fees Renewals
Kindle/NOOK 21 days Adults only $1 per day for charger and device No
Mobile Hotspot 7 days Adults only, 1 device per household $1 per day Yes
Launchpads 7 days None $0.15 per day No
Vox Books  21 days None $0.15 per day Yes

AV Items

Items Loan Period Limit  Rental Fee Overdue Fees Renewals
Books on CD 21 days - Free $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Music CDs 21 days 25 Free $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Feature Film DVDs (within 6 months) 7 days 15 (all DVDs) Free  $1.00 per day No, but can be checked out again if no holds
Feature Film DVDs (6+ months old) 7 days 15 (all DVDs) Free $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Other DVDs 7 days 15 (all DVDs) Free $0.15 per day Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold

Updated 07/17/2020