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HOBBS PUBLIC LIBRARY

 

Kids' Page

Young Adult Connection

ELIN

(Estacado Library Information Network)
Access to periodicals & research databases

 

 

 

 

CIRCULATION POLICIES


CHECK-OUT LIMITS

Books...........................No limit
(only 5 books on the same subject may be checked out at one time)
Periodicals...........................5 per card
Cassettes & Books on Tape........................5 per card
Videocassettes..................3 per card
Music CDs...........................2 per card

During high demand periods, such as the Science Fair and DAR essay contest, the library may restrict patrons to two items checked out at a time on those subjects.

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<LOAN PERIODS

Books, periodicals, and cassettes...............3 weeks
Videocassettes................1 week
Music CDs................1 week
Some bestsellers and high-demand items.......1 week

Items may be renewed twice over the telephone or in person as long as they are not on reserve for someone else.

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OVERDUE FINES

Books, periodicals, audiocassettes - 5¢ per day
Videocassettes - 50¢ per day
Music CDs - 50¢ per day
Interlibrary Loan Items - 50¢ per day

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HOW CAN I GET A LIBRARY CARD?

Library cards are absolutely free. However, there is a $5.00 fee to replace a lost card.

Adults (persons 18 and over) must provide picture identification, proof of correct name and address, and a personal reference.Students 5 through 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with picture ID and proof of correct name and address.

Patrons must have their library cards with them to check out materials.

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