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Library FAQs

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1. How do I get a library card? What does it get me access to?

If you have never had a card before, your first one is FREE! We need you to bring in a valid form of photographic identification (i.e. driver’s license or passport), as well as proof of current address (i.e. bank statement, lease, checkbook, etc.) Youth age 17 & younger should bring a parent or guardian to sign them up for a card. If you just need to replace a card, bring your photo identification and $5.00 for a replacement card.

There are no residential requirements to get a library card.

Your library card allows you to check out materials, use the computers, access the internet, reserve a study room, reserve a meeting room, request & reserve Library materials, use the Bookmobile, and use our interlibrary loan service!

2. How many items am I allowed to check out?

Each cardholder may have up to 15 DVDs and up to 99 items checked out at once!

3. How long are loan periods?

Most of our materials check out for a 28-day period. Magazines, Golden Sower nominees, and some of our new books check out for 14 days. DVDs and some of our new books check out for 7 days. Downloadable books give the patron the option of a 7-, 14-, or 21-day checkout period.

4. How do I renew my items?

Patrons may renew any item once, as long as another patron has not requested the item. Items renew for the same loan period length. Items also renew from the date the renewal is requested, not from the original due date.

Items may be renewed by calling the Library or by renewing online or through our mobile device app, KPL to Go.

5. How much are late fines?

Our late fines are .25 cents per day, per item. The maximum fine on any one item is $10.00. If an item is more than a month overdue, the patron will be charged the replacement cost for the item.

Fines must be under $5.00 to checkout materials or use the computers.

The Library does send overdue notices via standard mail and pre-overdue and overdue notices via e-mail to patrons. These are courtesy notices and patrons are responsible for knowing when their materials are due.

Patrons who have $25 or more in fees on their Library account may be turned over to a collection agency for further action.

We accept cash, check, credit or debit cards for payment.

6. What if I lose or damage a book?

Don’t worry! This happens to everyone. We do ask that if a patron loses a book or if a book is damaged beyond usual wear and tear, that the patron pays the replacement cost for the item. If a patron pays for a lost book and it is found in good condition within six months, the Library will refund the patron the price of the book. The Library does not accept replacement materials.

We accept cash, check, credit or debit cards for payment.

7. Can I access the internet at the Library?

Yes. The Library has many computers available to patrons for public internet access. We also have WIFI, if you prefer to bring your laptop. You will need your library card barcode number to access the internet from a library computer. Guest passes for the computers may be obtained in the Library for those who do not have a library card.

8. What are my responsibilities as a borrower?

Borrowers are responsible for all materials checked out on their card. This includes payment of any charges on the borrower’s account. Parents or guardians are responsible for materials checked on their child’s library card.

Patrons age 16 and older must present their library card or a photo ID to check out materials or get their library card number to access the computers.

Borrowers are also responsible for keeping their contact information with the Library current. If a patron loses or misplaces their library card, the Library should be notified as soon as possible.

Borrowers should respect the rights of other borrowers to use and enjoy the Library.