Circulation

Loan Periods

28 Days	Books Large print books Audiobooks	$.10 per day up to $5*
14 Days	New books Magazines Music CDs Juv. Holiday Bks. (limit 3)	$.10 per day up to $5*
14 Days	CD ROMs Videos: non-fiction	$1.00 per day up to $5*
3 Days	Videos & DVDs: feature films (limit of 6 DVDs)	$1.00 per day up to $5*
56 Days	Vacation loans on request (for 28-day books only)	$.10 per day up to $5*

*A $15 maximum fine applies if you return all overdue materials and pay the fine on the same business day .

Charges for overdue items are added to your account. Unless you pay upon their return, you will be asked to settle the account before transacting any other business.
Fines are charged for each day the library is open and the item is not returned. To avoid fines, return material before the library closes on the due date.
All checks returned for insufficient funds will be charged a $25.00 fee.

Renewals

Most library items may be renewed for two additional loan periods unless they have been reserved for another patron. To renew materials present your card at the circulation desk and ask for renewal.
Material may be renewed by telephone. You must supply your library card number to library staff when calling with a telephone renewal. Materials can be renewed by phone if they are overdue and the fines do not exceed $5.00 on your account.
Material may be renewed on-line through the catalog at our web site.
Material may not be renewed if it has been reserved by another borrower or if it has exceeded the renewal limit.
Material from other libraries may be renewed at EGCL but are subject to the owning library’s renewal policy.

Circulation Policies

A library card is required to borrow and renew materials. Library cards are non-transferable. The person issued the card must be the person using the card.
If a patron forgets his/her card, they may use their driver's license up to three times and will need to fill out a form. After the third time, the patron will be required to purchase a new card for $1.00.
There is a reciprocal arrangement among area public libraries enabling you to return material to the most convenient public library.
There is no limit on the amount of materials which may be borrowed except for DVDs and juvenile holiday books.
Unpaid fines or overdue material result in a delinquent borrower status. Delinquent borrowers forfeit their borrowing privileges until items are returned and fines are paid.
Cards are delinquent when the computer shows overdue materials which must be returned or $5.00 or more in accumulated damages or fines which must be paid.
A drive-thru book drop is available 24-hours a day. Material placed in the drop when the library is closed will be cleared the next business day.
Borrowers are responsible for the replacement cost of materials which become lost or damaged while out on loan.
Juveniles 17 & under may borrow videos if an authorization form is on file at the circulation desk. A sticker will be placed on the child’s card to indicate parental permission has been given.

Applying for a Library Card

Positive identification (ex. license, other photo ID), Proof of Current Street Address, (not a post office box #), and Date of Birth will be required to register for a new card.
The signature of a parent or legal guardian is required for children 17 and under. A child is required to be able to write their first and last name in order to get a library card.

Borrower responsibilities

Please report lost or stolen cards.
If a card is lost, stolen or damaged the replacement cost is $1.00.
The library should be informed of any change in name, address, or telephone number as soon as possible.
You are responsible for all materials charged to your library card.

Reserves

You may reserve items which are not on the shelf. This can be done either in the library, by phone or on-line through the catalog at our web site. To request an item at the library or over the phone you will need your library card. To request an item through the library's website, search for the item you want and click "Request First Available Copy." You will need your library card number and your PIN. If you are unsure what your PIN is, ask a librarian. New cardholders may not reserve on-line until one week after their card is issued.

Interlibrary Loan

You may request material that the library does not own. Borrowing policies of items secured from other libraries may vary from EGCL. Service is usually free.

The library is a non-custodial environment and parents should be aware that the library and its meeting rooms are public areas used by a variety of individuals and organizations.