Overdue Materials

The Alfred Dickey Public Library has limited resources and a great demand for materials. Therefore, specific loan periods have been established to provide the maximum possible use of available materials.

Since library materials are purchased with tax dollars, the Library Board feels a responsibility to ensure their availability to all patrons. To achieve this goal, the Board has established a system of overdue notices and fines. The purpose of overdue notices is to secure the return of library property for continued use. The purpose of fines is to provide partial reimbursement to the library for materials, staff time, and postage used in sending out overdue notices.

5 - 12 days overdue 50 cent fine

13 - 20 days overdue 75 cent fine

21 - 28 days overdue 1 dollar fine (borrowing privileges are restricted)

29 - 36 days overdue; a final notice is mailed.

37 - 44 days overdue; the police are notified.