Homer Township Public Library

Summary of Library Policies

Also see our Safe Child Policy.

Library cards

If you live in Homer Township, you may get a free library card. To apply for a card, present one item of identification with your current address and a photo ID. Application for minors (under 16) must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. Click here for more information about library cards.

Lost cards

You are responsible for your own card and for all materials borrowed on it. Please contact us immediately if your card has been lost, misplaced, or stolen. Also inform us immediately when you change your address, telephone, or name.

You will be charged $2.00 to replace a lost library card.

Non-resident library cards

If you live outside Homer Township, in an area not served by or closer to another library, you may purchase a card for your family.

If you own property in Homer Township but live elsewhere, please present your current tax bill as identification for a free library card.

Circulation (borrowing) periods

Most items may be checked out for a three-week period, and renewed once for another three weeks. New items in "High Demand" may be borrowed for two weeks and will not be renewed if holds have been placed by other cardholders.

Videos may be checked out for two weeks and renewed once.

There is no limit on the total number of items you may borrow, but we may place limits on the number of items you're allowed to check out on the same subject.

Items owned by other libraries (including interlibrary loans arranged by us) may have different loan periods.

Vacation loans

Books and other items owned by us may be borrowed on vacation loan for a period of up to four weeks, with the exception of new items.

Overdue items& notices

Most overdue items are charged at .15 per day. Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy, but cardholders assume full responsibility for the items they borrow. Failure to receive an overdue notice does not constitute cause for removal or reduction of overdue fines.

Renewals and returns

Items can usually be renewed by phone (708-301-7908) when we're open, or through our catalog at any time. You may also contact us by AOL Instant Messenger or email to ask for a renewal. Some items may not be eligible to be renewed.

Outside bookdrops are available for returns around the clock. Items may also be returned to the Circulation Desk when we're open.

Lost or damaged items

Lost or damaged items are billed to you at the price of each item plus a processing fee.

Unattended children

Children aged nine and under must be accompanied by an adult or teenager of at least 14 years of age. You must stay in the building while your children attend story hours and other programs. See our Safe Child Policy.

Internet use

Library visitors under 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign an Internet permission form at the Library. Visitors under 13 must have a parent/guardian present when using the Internet. All persons using the Internet computers must read our Internet use policy and sign an Internet permission/user form.