Henry County Library Policies

Library cards

Adults

Ages 16 and up, picture ID and proof of residency is required.

Juvenile

Children age 7 and in the first grade and individuals under the age of 16 are required to have a parent/legal guardian sign the application. The parent/guardian will be required to supply picture ID and proof of residency and upon signing the application accepts responsibility for internet usage, lost or damaged materials and any fines incurred.

ODU-Out of District User

Persons living outside the Henry County area or living within the city limits of Windsor will be charged a $15.00 yearly fee.

Effective on January 1, 2007 the Out of District User (ODU) fee was increased from $5.00 to $15.00 per year, payable upon renewal or purchase of a Henry County Library card.

Replacement Cards

The first two replacement cars will carry a charge of $1.00 each. All additional replacements will cost $5.00 each.

Lost or Stolen Cards

To protect your library record report lost/stolen cards immediately. Until reported, patrons are responsible for all materials and fines incurred.

Confidentiality

Your library records are confidential. For your protection, you must present your library card for transactions. You will also be asked for your library card number in cases of telephone access, so you will want to have your card in hand when calling to renew a book or check your record.

Checkout Periods - Fines & Renewals

Books

2 week checkout, two cents per day overdue, may be renewed up to four times in no reserves.

Speed Read Books

1 week checkout, $2.00 per day overdue, no renewals.

Videos (Tapes or DVDs)

1 week checkout, $2.00 per day overdue, no renewals

Audios (including Playaways)

2 week checkout, two cents per day overdue, may be renewed up to four times if no reserves.

Jigsaw Puzzles

2 week checkout, two cents per day overdue, may be renewed up to four times if no reserves.

Cakepans, etc..

2 week checkout, two cents per day overdue, may be renewed up to four times if no reserves.

Inter Library Loan

Date due determined by lending library, $5.00 per day overdue, no renewals.

Audio/Visual Equipment

5 day checkout, $5.00 per day overdue, no renewals.

Periodicals

2 week checkout, two cents per day overdue, no renewals.

Long overdue accounts will be submitted to an outside agency for action and are subject to a $10.00 service charge. See Collection Agency page for details.