CIRCULATION POLICY

Patrons visiting the library will be granted privileges to borrow materials based on their status. See the residency policy below for definitions.

 

NEW CARD - RESIDENT

After showing proof of residency and filling out a registration card, a patron may borrow 3 items.

 

NEW CARD - NONRESIDENT

After showing identification, filling out a registration card and paying the fee; a patron may borrow 3 items.

 

MATERIAL CHECKOUT POLICY

Materials may be checked out in the quantities described and for the duration shown in the table below.

 

Patrons with current library card in good standing
MATERIAL QUANTITY DURATION
Books No Limit 2 Weeks
Cassettes 15 2 Weeks
Kits 5 2 Weeks
Artwork

2 per family

3 per business

2 Months
CD's 2 per student or adult 2 Weeks

Video's & DVD's

(adult cardholders only)

3 per family 1 week

 

Circulation Notes:

  • Teachers may check out any material for six weeks.
  • No renewals on videotapes, DVD’s, artwork or reserved materials.
  • A patron will be responsible for any loss or damage beyond normal wear which occurs to any library materials in his/her possession or checked out under a child’s card he or she has signed.
  • Library cards are renewed yearly.

 

RESIDENCY POLICY

 

RESIDENTS (No charge)

Anyone with proof of residency within the city limits of East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

 

NONRESIDENTS (Fee applies)

Anyone living outside of the city limits of East Grand Forks, Minnesota.

 

GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE RESIDENTS (No charge)

Anyone with an active duty military or dependent ID card from the GFAFB.