Library cards are free to patrons over the age of five. However, a parent or guardian who has a library card must sign for all patrons under the age of 18.
To apply for a library card, patrons must supply identification, such as a State of Ohio driver’s license or ID card and one recent piece of mail received in order to verify the patron’s current address.
When signing a library card, patrons agree that they are responsible for:
- following all the rules of the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library;
- all financial charges accrued on their card (fines and fees);
- all materials borrowed on their card;
- notifying the library immediately if their card is lost or stolen;
- notifying the library if they have a change of address or telephone number; and
- not lending this card to anyone else.
The patron must present his or her card to check out materials.
Library equipment and books are public property. Each user or borrower is responsible for returning property or books in good condition or replacing them.
Most new materials are lent to individuals for a 14-day period. Items may be renewed for an additional 14-day period, if no reserves have been placed on them. Some materials are lent for a four-week period and may be renewed for an additional four-week period.
Magazines, videos, and DVDS are lent for a 7-day period, with a limitation of four (4) items to a patron. They may be renewed for an additional 7-day period.
All other non-circulating magazines and newspapers are available for use in the library only.
At this time, the library does not charge fines for overdue library materials. However, patrons will be notified of their overdue items by telephone and by mail. If items are lost or damaged, the patron will be responsible for the total costs of the items. Borrowing privileges will be temporarily suspended until the patron pays for lost or damaged items.