Circulation Policy
The Avondale Public Library has adopted the following circulation policy to ensure fair and equal access to the Library’s materials.
Patrons must present a library card to check out library materials. There is a limit of 30 items for check out, including a maximum of 15 DVDs.
| Check Out Periods | |
|---|---|
| Culture Passes | 7 days |
| Beyond Books Collection | 7 days |
| Interlibrary Loans (ILL) | 14 days |
| MAX Borrowing Items | 21 days |
| General Library Materials | 21 days |
Holds
Limit of 10 holds per patron.
Renewals
You may renew your card by coming into the library or filling out the online renewal form on the website. You will need the number on the back of your library card to complete the online form.
You may also renew by phone at 623-333-BOOK. Please have your library card number available.
| Fees | |
|---|---|
| Lost or Damaged item** | Cost of item |
| Non-Maricopa County resident fee | $40.00 |
| Collection agency fee | $15.00 |
| Returned check fee | $25.00 plus bank fee |
| Black & White photocopies and prints | $.25 per page |
| Color photocopies and prints | $1.25 per page |
| Faxes | Free |
**A patron may provide a new exact replacement copy if an item is three years-old or newer. Items four years-old and older may be replaced with items on the Library’s Wish List in the same category as the lost item or damaged item. A librarian may use their discretion in determining what is and is not an acceptable replacement.
Refunds
If an item was lost and the replacement fee paid, a refund will be made if the item is returned to the library within six months.
Blocked Cards/Collections
A patron’s card is blocked when fines or charges reach $10.00 or more on their account. This will result in the loss of check out privileges. When the account balance is less than $10.00, privileges will be restored. Accumulated fees of $50.00 or more will be referred to collections after 60 days delinquency.
Lost or Stolen Cards
If a card is lost or stolen, notify the library immediately. Cardholders or a parent or guardian of a cardholder takes responsibility for any unauthorized use.
Change of Address, Phone Number, or E-Mail Address
If cardholder or a cardholder’s legal guardian fails to receive an overdue notice because they failed to notify the library of a change of address, phone number or e-mail address, they will still be responsible for any resulting fines or fees.