Marion County Public Library
The Marion County Public Library places high priority on service to children. Children of all ages are welcomed and encouraged to use the Library's materials, programs and services and every effort is made to create a pleasant, warm, and inviting atmosphere. However, the Library is an open, public building and the well-being and safety of young children left alone is a serious concern. Also, unattended children left alone for an extended period of time often become bored, restless, and disruptive thus disturbing the enjoyment of the library by others.
We the staff and Board of Trustees of the Marion County Public Library, are not responsible for monitoring the activities and controlling the behavior of unattended children in the Library. Staff members will not assume the responsibility for any child in the absence of and adult or assigned chaperone, even for a short period of time. This includes the time that an adult or chaperone is using the computer stations, children in your care MUST be supervised at all times. Under no circumstances will a staff member transport children home or to any other destination.
If an unattended child is being disruptive, is habitually left alone for long periods of time, or is deemed to be at risk of coming to harm (for example, no one to pick the child up at closing time), a reasonable effort will be made to locate the caregiver. However, if necessary, appropriate law enforcement or child protective authorities will be notified to take custody of the child.
We respect the privacy of all library patrons and will intervene only when, in our opinion, the safety and well being of a child is threatened.
Library Card Use And Fines/Fees
You must present your card each time you check out any items, including magazines and computers.
If you forget your card, but have not lost it, you can still check out or use the computer by paying a $1.00 fee (payable at the time of checkout) and by providing a picture ID if we do not have your picture on file. NO EXCEPTIONS! This fee does not apply to any fines that may be on your account.
Because your new card does not have a name on it we are now taking pictures for identification purposes and filing it on our computer next to your name. If you choose not to have your picture taken you will be asked to present a picture ID at each check out.
No one can use your card without verbal (in person) permission, we will ask for a form of identification to prove that this person is indeed someone you have allowed to check out on your account. YOU will be responsible for any items checked out by this person or fines that they may acrue on your acount.
You must report phone, address change or lost cards promptly.
Replacement cards: If the card has fallen apart or is damaged by normal wear and tear we will replace the card at no charge. If the card is damaged due or lost due to patron negligence a new card will then cost $1.00 to replace.
Over Due Fees
Checkout of any item in the library, including computer use, is free of charge. However, items that are not returned on thier designated due date are subject to over due fees.
Regular 3-Week Rental Books: .05 cents per day per book
14 Day, 7 Day and Overnight Rental Books: .25 cents per day per book
Video/DVD Rentals: $1.00 per day per movie
Checkout Policy For Those Persons With Over Due Books Or Fees
On Their Account
Fines under $5.00: Patron has to pay at least $1.00 per visit before using the computer or checking out books. Patron will be limited to one book at that time until the fine is paid in full.
Fines over $5.00: Patron has to pay at least half of the fine per visit before using the computer or checking out ONE item. This holds true until the fine is below $5.00 then the above rule is in effect.
When a patron has overdue items: Patron can choose to renew the items and pay the fines in full or return the items and pay the fines according to fine policy or can pay for those items. Patrons cannot check out any other items or use the computers until one of these two things are done.