BATTLE CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIESBATTLE CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY POLICIES| Item | Checkout time | Overdue Fines |
|---|---|---|
| Books/Audiobooks | 2 weeks/2 wks grace | $0.05/day per book |
| Videos/DVD/CD-ROMS/Ref. | 3 days | $3.00 per video/day |
| Music CDs | 7 days | $0.50 per CD/day |
| Magazines | 2 weeks/2wks grace | $0.05/day, 2 wks grace |
| Inter-library loans | 3-4 wks usual | no fines, no renewal |
Overdue items must be returned and fines paid before additional items may be checked out or library computers used. Patrons may have library privileges restricted or revoked according to policy adopted on 8/2000.
According to policies adopted 4/04/2003, no food or drink will be allowed in the Library unless provided by the staff for library programming. Breakage of library equipment or furniture will result in a bill being sent to the guilty part or his/ her parents. Failure to pay restitution will result in loss of library privileges.
Adopted 5/10/2007--No more than 10 books per family may be checked out for a two week period.This is changed from summer reading time to all year long. No more than 5 videos, DVDS, or music CDs may be checked out by a family for a 3-day (dvds,videos) or 7-day (music CDs) checkout period.
Computer use in the Library is free of charge. Priority for computer use is given to homework and adult use.
Updated 07.15.2011
Questions about policies? You may e-mail us at battlecreeklibrary