Library Lending Regulations

Books are checked for a period of four (4) weeks. Videos, CD books, casettes, music cd's, cassette/book sets are checked out for two weeks

Adult and Juvenile Audio/Cassette books are checked out for two (2) weeks

Material may be renewed twice, if no reserves have been placed on them

Patrons who have material overdue for a period of more than three months will be billed for the cost of the material, a processing fee of $5.00 per item PLUS any fines due

A fine of $.10 per day per item will be charged on overdue material

NO books will be checked out to patrons who have fines totaling over $3.00

If patron checks out materials for another patron on their library card the financial responsibility lies with the person to whom the card was issued.

Reference materials, magazines, and local history may NOT be checked out

Generally, there is no limit, except reason, on the number of materials which can be checked out by a patron. Materials used for student assignments can be limited or placed on reserve because of the libraries limited resources.

NEW PATRONS

The potential new patron must present TWO current proof of residency in Sheridan County or the Golden Plains Library Federation before a card will be issued to them. First time check outs are for a maximum of two books.