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Library Policies

An 8 year old child with down syndrome reading in the library, sitting next to a therapy dog and trainer, a mature woman in her 50s. The goldendoodle is trained as a reading assistance dog.

Animals in the Library

Happy librarian taking a book from a student in the library.

Barring Policy

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Borrowing, Fines, Renewals & Returns

A close up shot of several shelves of hardcover books.

Collection Development Policy

Aisles of full bookshelves at the Madison library.

Fine Free

Several adults use public computers seated at desks in the Main Library Reference department.

Internet Use Policy

Library Closings Policy

A staged photo of a keyboard, mouse, mobile phone, pens, and notebook.

Lost and Found Policy

A group of adults seated at classroom style seating listening to a speaker with a presentation in the Community Room at the Main Library

Meeting Room Policy

oceans of possibilities summer library program display. books on shelves. pictures of submarine, shark, fish, water made from colored paper on wall above books

Programs and Displays Policy

Customer browses books in the library.

Public Behavior Policy

Library circulation desk staff member hands something to a customer at the desk

Public Records Policy

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Public Bulletin Board Policy

A person is returning a book to the shelf in the Sherman Room at the Main Library

Sherman Room Collection Development Policy

Young child looks at a magazine in a well lit building.

Unattended Child Policy

A row of desktop computers in the Main Library.

Website Policy

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Happy Holidays! All library locations will be closed on Dec. 24, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. All locations will close at 5 PM on Dec. 31. (Our Richland Mall Ontario branch will close at 4 PM). First Call 2-1-1 is available 24/7, 365 days a year.