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How do I get a library Card?
Library cards are free to Wisconsin residents. Identification and proof of
residence are required for adults when the card application is completed. Minors
need a parent's or guardian's signature on their application. There is no minimum
age requirement to obtain a library card.
How long does a library card last?
Your card expires after one year. We will then check your address and phone number and notify you of any charges on your account.
What if I lose my card?
A replacement card is $3.
Should I notify you if I change my address?
YES. Let us know whenever you change any information on your library card application.
May others use my card?
Yes, but remember: everything checked out on your card is your responsibility.
May I use my card at other public libraries?
Yes. You may use your card at the public libraries in these counties: Outagamie,
Waupaca, Shawano, Door, Florence, Oneida, Marinette, Kewaunee, Menominee, Oconto,
and the Oneida Reservation.
Do I need my library card when I come to the library?
Yes. It is important to have your card to maintain your account accurately and privately.
How long may I keep library materials?
| All videos (adult, children, DVDs) |
1 week |
| Children's CD-ROMs |
2 weeks |
| Books with a short loan |
2 weeks |
| Magazines/Pamphlets & CD-ROMs |
2 weeks |
| Everything else |
4 weeks |
How many things may I check out?
The total number of library items that you may have on your account at one time
is 75. You may check out 25 CDs and 25 movies (VHS and DVD format) at any
one time.
How will I know when my materials are due?
When you check out materials, you will be given a slip listing what you have
checked out and when those items are due back at the library.
May I renew library items?
Most items may be renewed by using the My Account feature of the library's catalog. Unless there is a waiting list, books and audiocassettes may be renewed
2 times; other materials may be renewed once. Overdue materials must be brought
in to the circulation desk to renew .
How will I know if I have fines or overdue items?
When you check out materials, you will be given a slip listing what you have
checked out and when those items are due back at the library. If your library account
includes your email address, you will receive a courtesy notice one day before
you items are due. You can also check your library account on InfoSoup.
How do I get my notices by email?
To receive email
notices from Lena Public Library by email, tell us your email address.
We will then send you reserve notices
when an item you reserved is available for checkout, an overdue
notices when
an item is past due and a courtesy notice one day before your items
are due.
May I return materials to another library?
Yes, your materials may be returned to the public libraries in these counties:
Outagamie, Waupaca, Shawano, Door, Florence, Marinette, Kewaunee,
Menominee,
Oconto, and the Oneida Reservation. You can wait until the day they are
due, since they will be checked in that same day at those libraries. |
