Library Policies

RULES FOR BORROWERS

1. Any resident of the CCRLS area may obtain a library card with the proper identification.  Identification for an adult is an Oregon Driver’s License or I.D. A parent must sign for children (under 18) and present a Birth Certificate of the child in order to get a card.  Children must be at least 4 years old.  Proof of physical & mailing address is needed.

2.  Overdue fines are 25 cents per day for Books, CD’s & Cassettes, and 1.00 per    day for Videos & DVD’s. No items will be  checked out to a patron owing more then    $5.00.

3. Patrons will also be charged for damaged or lost materials.  If the item is one of a set, then the cost of the set is charged.

4. All materials are checked out for 2 weeks.  Items may be renewed over the phone or Internet. If after the due date, there will be a charge for the time between the due date and the day they were renewed, including weekends and holidays.  Renewal is 2 weeks from the date the patron renews. NOTE: Items belonging to other libraries may have different due dates.

5. Library cards must be presented when checking out items. If a card is lost or stolen, please report it right away.  A replacement card costs $1.00.  Remember:  NO CARD, NO BOOK, NO EXCEPTION.  Key chain cards are available for $1.00.

6. Patrons are allowed to place holds on items.  The librarian will not take requests over the phone for holds.  There is a 50 cent charge for holds not picked up.

7. Reference materials are to be used in the library and may not be checked out.

8. There is a limit of 10 books per person and 5 Videos / DVD’s and 5 audio items per household, per checkout.

9. The City of Lyons will not be liable for accidents.  Library facilities are provided at the patrons’ risk.  Patrons must control their children or will be asked to leave.

10. An Annual Universal fee of $60.00 per household allows full service at CCRLS Libraries for non-residents within the CCRLS boundaries.

11. The internet is provided with signup & I.D.  No more than 2 – 1 hour visits per week.

06-2008                                    **Please note additional rules for Non-City Patrons**