TexShare Library Lending Policies

FLORENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
TexShare Library Card Program

LIAISON:

KELLIE GOWER, LIBRARIAN-DIRECTOR
FLORENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
PO BOX 430
FLORENCE TX 76527-0430

PHONE: 254-793-2672

FAX: 254-793-2672 CALL

FIRST E-Mail: fllib@vvm.com

LIMITATIONS: Books are checked out for 14 days with 2 renewals. Renewals may be made by phone. Audio books and Videos are checked out for 14 days. 3books or Audio Books and 2 videos may be checked out at the same time. Borrowing privileges will be curtailed until fines are paid and overdue books returned. Historical files are not checked out. They may be used here in the library.

ELIGIBILITY: TexShare card, photo ID, and Texas Driver license.

HOURS: The Florence Public Library is open 5 days a week. Monday thru Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 and 1:00 to 5:30. The library is closed during most holidays.

RENEWAL OF MATERIALS: Renewals may be made in person or by phone. We do not have an online catalog.

RETURNS: Books may be returned to the check out desk or in the book drop at the end of the block. Other material should be returned to the desk.It is possible to return by mail.

MAIL RETURN: Books returned by mail should be addressed to Florence Public Library PO Box 430 Florence TX 76527-0430

EXPRESS MAIL: FLORENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY 207 E MAIN FLORENCE TX 76527

OVERDUES: Overdue notices are phoned to local people. Out of town people get theirs by mail. Most get no reminder at all.

NON-CIRCULATING ITEMS: Reference material. Historical file items.

LOAN POLICIES: No restrictions.

FINES: Every one pays 5 cents a day for each day the library is open for books. Videos are 25 cents a day the library is open. We do not charge for days the library is closed. For damaged material, if too bad the cost of the item. The rest depends on how much damage has been done and what it will cost to repair.

LOST ITEMS: When the person cannot find the item and considers it lost. The full price of the item is charged.

BILLING: We like to receive payment when the item is returned. We will take into consideration that every one does not have money with them each time they come in the library. If they are local people and use the library consistently they are allowed to pay the next time they come in. No items may be checked out if no payment is forthcoming.