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Circulation Policy

Residents of Kennebunkport, Kennebunk, Cape Porpoise, Wells, and Arundel (including general area) are welcome to a free Library card. By signing the borrower’s application, the patron agrees to all lending policies accordingly. A valid driver’s license or some other form of identity is required at the time of registration. Children under the age of 14 are welcome to a Library card as long as a parent or guardian has signed the child’s application.

Non-residents are also welcome to acquire a temporary card for a non-returnable fee of $20.00. Application requires a valid driver’s license and a local address.

CIRCULATING COLLECTION

Your Library card allows you to borrow books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, games, and pamphlets.

BORROWING PERIOD

All circulating materials are loaned for a period of two (2) weeks.

NUMBER OF ITEMS WHICH MAY BE BORROWED

As a rule, no limit will be placed on the number of items which may be borrowed at one time.  At the staff’s discretion, however, a limit may be set on certain categories if, in her opinion, the collection would be overly depleted in these categories without such a limit.

OVERDUE CHARGES

Overdue fines for books and audiobooks are charged at the rate of .10 cents per day, per item for adults; 5 cents per day, per item for juvenile patrons.  There is a maximum fine of $4.00 for adults; $2.00 for juveniles.  Sundays, holidays, (and other closed days) are excluded when computing fines.  Overdue fines for DVDs are charged at a rate of .25 cents per day with a maximum fine of $5.00.

EXTENDED LOANS

At the discretion of the staff, special extended loan periods may be arranged.

RENEWALS

Circulation materials may be renewed 3 times.  As long as another patron is not waiting for the item, renewals can be made by telephone (207-967-2778), in person, or email.  To renew via email, please visit our website at (www.graveslibrary.org) and choose the “Contact Us” button.

RESERVES

You may reserve materials which are not immediately available because they are already on loan or not on the shelf.  You will be notified when material you have requested is available.   Reserved material will be held for you for three days following notification.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Materials not owned by the Library may be requested through our Interlibrary Loan Service.  There is usually no charge for this service (unless special circumstances are incurred with the request—ie., photocopies, special collections.)

CHARGES FOR REPLACEMENT OF LOST, UNRETURNED, OR DAMAGED MATERIALS

Charges for the replacement of lost, unreturned, or damaged materials will be computed on the basis of replacement costs, except for magazines which are $2.00 for each replacement.

SUSPENSION OF BORROWING PRIVILEGES

Borrowing privileges are automatically suspended if materials are not returned or charges are not paid.

Charges can mount quickly.  For your own protection, and in consideration of other Library patrons, we urge you to return all material on time and to settle all outstanding accounts promptly.

Acceptable Use Policy for Electronic Resources and Wireless Access

The Internet is an unregulated system produced by a diverse society. The Library does not censor material available through the Internet and is not responsible for its accuracy, currency, or propriety. Therefore, parents or legal guardians must assume responsibility for their child’s use of the Library network and are advised to supervise their child’s use of the Internet.

The Library has wireless Internet capability. Anyone with a wireless-enabled device may connect at the Library. Patrons utilizing the wireless connection are bound by the conditions of this Acceptable Use Policy and the Walk-In Wireless Access Policy and Guidelines.

Unacceptable activities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Displaying material that may be offensive to Library patrons. What is defined as offensive is at the discretion of the Library staff.
  • Downloading of instant messaging, or chat room, or any other software via Library computers.
  • Tampering with the hard drive of any Library computer.
  • Altering Library computer settings (adding or changing icons, manipulating the control panel, etc.).
  • Posting, uploading, or transferring illegal material.
  • Using the Library’s identity.
  • Incurring costs or fees to the Library.
  • Performing any form of hacking (gaining unauthorized access to another computer).

Be sure you understand all of the following items before you sign in:

A maximum of two people at a time may use a workstation. Use is limited to thirty minutes per person (unless you are using your own laptop). You may access personal website-based email accounts such as Gmail, Hotmail or Yahoo from Library computers. Our computers do not have email accounts. Print-outs cost 15 b/w and 25 cents for color; the first three (3) are free for school assignments. Federal statutes and copyright laws must be observed. Damage to software, hardware, or data will be charged to the user.

Use of the system implies an understanding and acceptance of this policy. The Library reserves the right to limit or suspend access to the network at any time and for any reason.

Meeting Room Policy

The Library has three meeting rooms available. Library functions and Town meetings/programs/events, however, will take precedence over any other scheduled meetings.  Please call the Library to discuss booking (967-2778) or visit the Community Room tab on the Resources Menu.

General Library Rules and Restrictions

• Any group of non-adults must have supervision deemed appropriate by Library staff.
• No smoking anywhere on the campus.
• No animals permitted except seeing-eye or therapy dogs.
• Users must assume liability for any damages incurred, including fines or charges for accidentally setting of false fire/security alarm.
• The Library will not be responsible for any materials or equipment left in the Library.
• A named individual must sign a contract assuming responsibility for proper use of the meeting room.

The Board of Directors (Trustees) reserves the right to restrict or limit the use of the premises at any time, without prior notice, and for reason determined by it in the exercise of its sole and absolute discretion.