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LIBRARY CARDS

Who may apply?
What is needed?
I've lost my card--now what?

 

WHO MAY APPLY?

Anyone who:

  • Is at least 5 years old
  • AND resides in the Fondulac library district.*

*The Fondulac library district includes all of
Fondulac Township along with those parts of
East Peoria in Groveland Township and
School District #86.

Please note: The map to the right is only an
approximation of library district boundaries.

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MEDIA CHECKOUT

What can I check out?
How long can I keep the library materials?
What are the overdue fine rates?
What are the charges for lost items?


WHAT CAN I CHECK OUT?

With a valid library card, patrons may check out an unlimited amount of books and magazines as well as the following:


HOW LONG CAN I KEEP LIBRARY MATERIALS?
3 weeks for:
       
Books    
Books on Tape
Music CDs
Books on CD
Playaway Audiobooks

  1 week for:    
Magazines
Videos
DVDs



WHAT ARE THE OVERDUE FINE RATES?

Late charges:

There is a non-refundable replacement charge for each lost or damaged item.*

*A $2.00 fine will be charged for each video, DVD, book/music on CD returned in the outside drop.

WHAT ARE THE CHARGES FOR LOST ITEMS?

Charges for lost items are based on the current cost to replace the item. The cost for items varies. Check with a staff person at the Circulation Desk to determine the cost of the item.

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HOLDS

 
Can I reserve books and other materials?
How long are reserved items held?
How do I get a book sent here from another library?
 
   
CAN I RESERVE BOOKS AND OTHER MATERIALS?

If an item you need is owned by FDL but not on the shelf, you may request it be held for you when it is returned. This can be done in person or by phone (699-3917).

As of October 1, 2007, online holds are unavailable until early December due to a system upgrade.

Ask a librarian for help with any questions about our Web catalog.

HOW LONG ARE RESERVED ITEMS HELD?

Items will be held for 2 days. If you are unable to pick up your item(s), please call the library.

HOW DO I GET A BOOK SENT HERE FROM ANOTHER LIBRARY?

This free service is available to anyone with a valid Fondulac District Library card. Books and certain other materials such as magazine articles and audio books not owned by the library can be borrowed from another institution per patron request. The material may then be checked out by the patron for a specified time period.

A request may be placed in person at the Circulation Desk, by phone (699-3917), or online by using the InterLibrary Loan Request Form.

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RENEWING MATERIALS

How can I renew items I have checked out? Can I renew over the phone?


HOW CAN I RENEW ITEMS I HAVE CHECKED OUT? CAN I RENEW OVER THE PHONE?

You can renew most materials you borrow 1 time, if no one else is waiting for the item. Videos & DVDs cannot be renewed. You may renew your items over the phone. Please have your library card in-hand.