Checking Out Library Materials
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In order to check out library materials, you must have your library card with you. Any fines or fees
must be paid before you can check out items, and items that are overdue must be returned promptly.
There are limits on some materials. A patron must be 18 years old to check out videos.
Items may be checked out as follows:
| Type of Item |
Loan Period |
Limit |
| Books--Audio |
28 days |
no limit |
| Books--New |
21 days |
no limit |
| Books--Regular |
28 days |
no limit |
| CD's--Adult & Juvenile sections |
21 days |
limit 5 per patron |
| CD's--Young Adult section |
21 days |
limit 2 per patron
age 14 and up |
Magazines
(The latest issue can't be checked out) |
28 days
|
limit 10 per patron |
| Overhead Projector |
48 hours |
must give $20 deposit (refunded upon return) |
| Videos & DVD's |
7 days |
limit 4 videos & 4 DVD's per patron |
Lost & Damaged Materials
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Materials that are lost or damaged should be reported promptly to the library. For materials that
are lost, a replacement fee, as well as a processing fee, will be charged. If an item is returned
to the library damaged, a fee may also be charged for the cover, bar code label, etc.
Overdue Materials
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Items that are overdue should be promptly returned to the library. Fines are assessed to the
patron's card and may prevent the patron from checking out further materials until the fines are paid.
| Item |
Fine |
| Books, Magazines & Audio Books |
$.10 per item per day |
| CD's |
$.10 per item per day |
| Videos & DVD's |
$1.00 per item per day |
Renewing Materials
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Books, magazines, audio books and CD's may be renewed, as long as
another patron has not already reserved them. Videos & DVD's may be renewed one time. Videos & DVD's
may not be reserved. Items may be renewed either in person or by phone--(317) 745-2604.
Reserving Materials
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If a book is already checked out or has not been published yet, you may reserve it (videos may
not be reserved). When the book comes in, you will be called. You have 7 days from the time we
notify you to come in and pick up your book. For more information on reserves, please contact Adult Services--phone
(317) 718-8008 ext. 12; e-mail dplcirc@dpl.lib.in.us
Returning Materials
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All items checked out at the Danville Public Library should be returned promptly to the library.
Patrons are requested to come in and drop off materials when the library is open. For after-hours,
materials may be returned in the drop boxes located at the parking lot entrance (near the door). Drop
boxes are open 24 hours a day for your convenience. All items are due by closing time of the due date. Any items that are placed in the
drop boxes after closing time are considered overdue.
Danville Public Library
101 South Indiana Street
Danville, Indiana 46122
Phone (317) 745-2604; Fax (317) 745-0756
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