Purpose: The mission of the Calhoun County Library is to provide materials, programs, and services that allow access to information, facilitate lifelong learning, and serve the cultural and recreational needs of all members of Calhoun County. The purpose of this policy is to establish rules and regulations regarding borrowing materials from the Calhoun County Library.
Policy: Library cards for patrons living or owning property within Calhoun County are free. The cost for a replacement card for county residents is $1.00. Library cards will expire 3 years from the date of registration. Non-Calhoun County residents may borrow items from the Calhoun County Library for a nonresident card fee of $1.00.
Identification information required of library patrons and parents or guardians of minor patrons at the time of registration including (but not limited to): identification in the form of a driver’s license, state identification, military identification number, or student identification number. Proof of mailing address may be requested at the discretion of the Director. Registration for a library card does not require the ability to write one’s name.
Juvenile library cards will be issued to un-emancipated minors under the age of 16 with a parent or guardian signature, signifying acceptance of responsibility for the selection of materials, physical condition and timely return of materials, and the behavior of the minor while in the library building. The Library in no way acts in loco parentis and monitoring children’s access to Library materials is solely the responsibility of the parent or guardian.
The number of materials that any one person may borrow from Calhoun County Library is limited to 20 items at one time. Library patrons may place a “hold” on up to 10 circulating items. Holds not retrieved within one week of notification will be returned to the shelves for use by other patrons. The loan period for books and other print items is 14 days. The renewal period is also 14 days, and items may be renewed 2 times provided no other patrons have placed a “hold” on the item. Renewals will not be available for items with active holds.
No overdue fees are charged; however, after an item has been overdue for 14 days patrons will be sent a reminder to return items. All items 90 days or more overdue will convert to a lost status and a lost fee will be charged. Materials returned with significant damage will be treated as lost items. The fee for lost or damaged items is equal to the replacement cost of the unreturned item plus any processing costs associated with restoring the item to circulation. A brand new, identical copy of the lost or damaged item may be provided by the patron in lieu of the fee. Library cards may be locked until lost or damaged item fees have been paid at the discretion of the Director.
Last revised July 6, 2026.