Library Cards
Resident eligibility requirements 18 years of age or older: All applicants must reside in Antrim County within the Townships of Mancelona, Custer, Chestonia, or Star to be eligible for a resident library. There is no charge for the first library card. Non-residents must be in good standing at their home library and pay a yearly fee of $10.00 per household. There is a 30-day probationary period for all applicants.
A valid Michigan Driver’s License or State ID card with current address must be presented and a library application card completed.
A maximum of ONE ITEM at a time may be checked out during the 30-day probationary period. The probationary period will be extended if materials are not returned on time. The library must be notified of any address and/or phone number changes. Library cards can only be used by the person the card is issued to. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the library. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MATERIALS CHECKED OUT ON YOUR CARD.
Juvenile Library Card – 17 years of age and under: Legal parent/guardian must be present and meet eligibility requirements.
Circulation
Usual borrowing period is two weeks for books, one week for DVD’s. You may request a printed receipt of current items checked out and balance on account for your records. New releases, DVD’s, and reserved materials cannot be renewed. All other materials may be renewed one time. Renewals may be made in person or by phone during regular library hours.
Fees and Fines
Library card replacement: $1.00
Overdue Charges: Per Item Maximum Damages: Replacement
Per Day: Per Item: Cost:
Books/Audio $ .10 $ 5.00 $1.00/minor Current Value
DVD $ .50 $ 5.00 $1.00/minor Current Value
Minor damages: Item can be repaired and returned to collection.
Lost, stolen, or irreparable materials are replaced at current market value when available or average cost for similar items in the same classification, whichever is higher.
Overdue fines accumulate daily (Including days library is closed). Overdue materials may be placed in the book drop to stop fines from accumulating and prevent further action or charges on your account.
Service Fees:
First Notice - $1
Second Notice - $2
Third Notice - $3
Suspended Notice - $5
Failure to return borrowed materials will be turned over to the Mancelona Township Constable in an effort to retrieve materials that are property of the Mancelona Township Library and may result in a misdemeanor.
This policy is subject to change and the Library Director may use discretionary measures when necessary.
Library Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday:
12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Closed
Saturday, Sunday, Monday
