Borrower Services
To All Patrons:
It is your responsibility to notify the library immediately if you have a change of name or address; there is no charge for recording the new information, and you will continue to use the same library card. If your library card is lost, please notify the library immediately so that we can prevent possible unauthorized use and protect your records. There is a processing fee for replacing lost, stolen, or damaged library cards.
($1.00 the first time and $5.00 for each card lost thereafter).
Check-out Limits
Individuals & Families–50 Total Items
| 10 Magazines |
|---|
| 10 Audios |
| 10 Videos/DVDs Per Family |
| 1 Pass |
| 1 Hotspot |
| 50 Total Limit |
Fine Policy
As of August 27, 2019 the Blanchard Community Library is fine-free for most items. Hotspots, Connectivity Kits, and Library of Things are subject to late fees.
Overdue items not returned after 30 days will be considered lost and will incur replacement costs.
Due Dates
| Books | 3 Weeks |
|---|---|
| Audios | 3 Weeks |
| Videos | 3 Weeks |
| Magazines | 3 Weeks |
| Hotspots | 1 Week |
| Connectivity Kits | 3 Weeks |
| Passes | 3 Weeks |
RENEWALS – 3 times only
Most items will auto-renew as long as no patron is waiting for them. This excludes Hotspots and Connectivity Kits. You can check the status of the items you have checked out by signing into your online account.
You may return your library materials in the Book-slot located inside the library or in the Book-drop (blue bin) located in the library parking lot.
Miscellaneous Replacement Charges
| Audio Boxes | $3.00 |
|---|---|
| Missing Barcode | $1.00 |
| Missing Original Book Cover | $5.00 |
| Plastic Jacket | $1.00 |
| Book Pocket | $1.00 |
There will be a Replacement Charge and an overdue fine for Lost Materials.
Library Staff will determine charges for Damaged books.
Suspension of Library Privileges
Library privileges, including borrowing materials and using public computers, are suspended when an account has $10 or more in fines or includes lost items that have not been paid for or returned after the patron has been notified in person or by mail. Privileges are restored once the account is brought into good standing.
Inter-Library Loan
Books, Videos, and Audios that we do not own may be requested from another library in the Black Gold Co-Operative Library System. Arrival time for loan items may vary.