
LIBRARY INFORMATION
CIRCULATION
| Material Type |
Loan Period
|
| Fiction |
3 Weeks
|
| Non-Fiction |
3 Weeks
|
| Audio Books (Cassette and CD) |
3 Weeks
|
| Children's CDROM Games |
3 Weeks
|
| Magazines & Newspapers |
1 Week
|
| Activity Bags |
1 Week
|
| Videos |
1 Week
|
| Puppets |
1 Week |
LIBRARY CARDS
Library cards are issued free of charge for Montcalm County residents (with the exception of Evergreen and Sidney townships.)
To apply for a library card you need proof of identification
and proof of residence.
ADULT (18+): Valid Drivers License or Michigan ID with current
address are REQUIRED. JUVENILE (6yrs -18yrs): A Parent or Legal
Guardian needs to provide their Driver's License or Michigan ID with current
address and sign responsibility for the account. Juvenile must be present to
sign registration card and library card.
Patrons must present their library card to check out materials and place holds. Replacement fee for a lost or stolen card is $3.00
RENEWALS
Materials may be renewed one time.* Renew items in person, over the phone, or online (please have library card number ready).
*An item on hold for another patron may not be renewed.
INTERLOAN
Library Items currently checked out may be placed on hold by all patrons. Resident members may place holds for materials not at the Flat River Community Library.
See a Reference Librarian for interloan assistance.
DAMAGED ITEMS
Please alert staff to any damaged items. DO NOT try to repair material.
DROP BOX
An after hours drop box is located on the south wall of the building (near the staff parking area).
MEMORIAL BOOKS
Patrons who wish to a have a book purchased in someone's memory or honor may make a donation to the library for the purchase of book(s) on a requested topic. The selected book will include a plate containing the name of the person the book was purchased for as well as the name of the donor.
COPY SERVICES
Copy Machine: 15¢/page (Black and White only)
Internet/Word Processing Copies:
25¢/page for Black and White
75¢/page for Color
Microfilm Copies: 25¢/page (Black and White only)
No Fax Service
We Participate with MICHCARD.