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How to Obtain a Library Card

There is no charge for a library card (we are the Milton FREE Public Library!) 
To obtain a card, patrons must bring in proof of their mailing address. This can be any form of mailed “stuff”. 
Patrons do not need to be residents of Milton. 
Patrons must present their card when borrowing materials. Please be careful if you choose to take out an item for a friend or relative. You are responsible for any and all items taken out on your card.

 
Return Policy

No more than 10 items may be borrowed at a time; only 6 DVDs at a time. Sorry, but other people want to see those new movies, too! 

All materials have a 2-week borrowing period. Items may be renewed one time.
If a patron has 3 items overdue more than four weeks OR any one item six weeks overdue, s/he will have all library privileges temporarily suspended until all materials are returned, per guidelines approved by the Library Trustees.

If a patron has chronic overdue items, s/he may have his/her library card revoked. The patron may appeal to the library trustees at one of their regularly scheduled meetings.

Accidents can happen. If a borrowed item is damaged, please let us know so we can repair or replace it. This allows other patrons to enjoy the item. 

There are no fines for overdue or damaged materials, however the library will gladly take donations of pantry goods for the food pantry, or money to the “guilt dinosaur”.

Computer Policy

Please sign in to use a computer at the librarian's desk.

Use 'Safari' instead of Explorer on these computers.

There is a one hour time limit on computer use.

Be aware that these are public computers - do not store personal information and remember to log out websites such as Facebook, etc. Remember, the entire town has access to these computers!

Treat equipment with respect. Do not pound on mouse or keyboard, no matter how frustrated you get.

Please use headphones or keep the sound low or off.

No IM'ing (instant messaging).

No offensive games or websites. The computers are in a public space!

Please ask permission before printing. Printing and copy machine copies cost $.10 per page. Fax machine costs $1.00 per page.

Please quit all programs when you are finished.

General Behavior

There is No Smoking allowed on the grounds or in the building of the Library. (Town Policy)

Please wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. 

No “public displays of affection”. When in doubt, ask “could I do this in an elementary school?” 

Throw away (or recycle) any debris. The library staff can show you the trashcans. 

No bicycles, skateboards, rollerblades, skates, or scooters are allowed in the library building, on the stairs, or on the ramp. 

Use cell phones only in the lobby or outside the building. 

No selling, soliciting, or petitioning in the building or on the grounds. 

Library users must be prepared to exit the building promptly when the staff clears the facility. Please leave at closing time – we want to go home, too! 

Any disruptive behavior will be dealt with at the discretion of the staff members on duty.