Summary of Wayne Public Library Circulation Policies |
Loan Period: | New books, books, video tapes, music CDs, new audiobooks, audiobooks, and Hooked on Phonics Kits may be borrowed for 21 days. DVDs may be borrowed for 7 days. Periodicals may be borrowed for 14 days. Other materials will circulate for 21 days. |
Fines: | Books, Periodicals, Audio books, Music CDs, Videotapes - $.10 per day |
| | DVDs, Rosetta Stone Language sets, Hooked on Phonics Kits - $1.00 per day |
Library Card Replacement Fee: | Replacement Cost $3.00 per card |
| Temporary Internet pass: | For those who do not have their library card or are not eligible for a library card, they may purchase a two (2) hour internet pass for one ($1) dollar. They may purchase one pass within a twenty four (24) hour period. |
Other Charges: | Lost or damaged material: see below. |
Renewing Materials: | Loans of older books and books on tape or CD; may be renewed TWICE. Adult books designated as NEW; new audio books, adult & juvenile periodicals, DVDs, videotapes, music CDs and Hooked on Phonics Kits; all of which may be renewed ONE time only. Only ONE telephone renewal is permitted for any item. |
Borrowing Limits: | Cardholders are limited to 75 items checked out, only 20 of which may be classified as “New.” Cardholders are limited to 5 Adult DVDs and 5 Juvenile DVDs, 5 audiobooks, 3 VHS (video) tapes, and 5 Adult music CDs and 5 Juvenile music CDs per checkout session. Please select Circulating Collection from the below menu. Rosetta Stone Language Kits may be checked out only by Wayne Residents, out of town residents may use the materials inside the library by leaving identification at the adult reference desk. |
Getting a library card: | Who qualifies for a Wayne Public Library card? General eligibility details: select library cards from the below menu. |
Cardholder Responsibility: | Patrons are responsible for all materials charged out to them. Parents or guardians are financially responsible for all materials checked out by their children. The Library will assess damages beyond reasonable wear. Any material lost or damaged will be charged to the patron. (See Fines and Fees section below) When fines or fees are $5.00 or more or a fine remains unpaid for a period of 45 days, the patron cannot continue to check out material or use the internet until the fee is paid or payment arrangements are made with the library staff. |
Approved 11/08/11 |
