Patrons must present a valid library card (on which no materials or fines in excess of $5.00 are outstanding) before checking items out. Driver’s licenses are not acceptable as substitute library cards.
Patrons may borrow five (5) items at the time their library card is first issued. Thereafter, an unlimited number of items may be borrowed with exceptions noted below.
Most Fairview Heights items circulate for a period of three (3) weeks with any exceptions noted below. Valid library cardholders may reserve any materials at no charge.
RENEWALS
Any item may be renewed if there is no reserve on it. Renewals may be taken by in person or via phone, email or online account access. There is a limit of 3 renewals.
MATERIALS ACCESS
It is a parent/guardian responsibility to monitor what his/her child reads, views or hears. The library maintains an open-stack policy for all card holders regardless of age.
MATERIAL EXCEPTIONS
AUDIO & VISUAL MATERIALS:
The library assumes no responsibility for damage caused to a patron’s audio or visual player by library audio or visual material. If material is damaged, the patron must pay replacement costs.
AUDIO MATERIALS (MUSIC CDs, CDAUDIO BOOKS)
A maximum of 25 audio items may be checked out on a patron’s record.
DVDs
A maximum of 10 visual items may be checked out on a patron’s record.
BOXOFFICE DVDs – 7 DAY
A maximum of 2 boxoffice DVDs may be checked out per family
Boxoffice DVDs circulate 1 week with no renewals
Late fee is .25/day per item, max. fine not to exceed $3.00 per item.
VIDEO GAMES
A maximum of 2 video games may be checked out per family
Video games circulate for 3 weeks with no renewals.
Video game late charge is .25/day per item, max fine not to exceed $3.00 per item.
HOTSPOT
Refer to Hotspot Lending Policy for details.
