Policies
1. Any registered patron may checkout up to five books or other material for a three week period. These may be renewed for another two week period at the patron’s request. Renewal may be made without returning the material to the Library.
2. Any patron returning damaged material will be liable to pay for repair, or replacement if the damage is beyond repair. The repair or replacement cost will be assessed by the Library Director. Failure to return materials within 30 days following the overdue notice will constitute intent to deprive the library of public property and constitutes grounds for prosecution for misdemeanor theft. After full restitution has been made for damaged material, a person may resume the privileges of a patron of the Library.
3. Anyone who displays inappropriate behavior in the Library and/or with Library property may be restricted from certain privileges or not allowed to patronize the Library all together.
In keeping with the mission of the Library to be a source of information, education, and recreation services for patrons of all ages, the Library is pleased to be able to offer computer usage and a connection to the Internet through public access stations within the Library. The Library’s computer system provides the opportunity to integrate electronic resources from information networks around the world with the library’s other resources. The library offers 4 computers for patron use. Wireless access is also available for laptops, etc.
1. Each user must register in and out on the Usage Log Sheet.
2. The computer Usage time may be limited to 20 minutes.
3. Children 13 years and younger may use the computer, if accompanied by a parent or guardian. If the parent or guardian is not present, a signed note must be given to the director.
4. The Library staff will provide limited assistance
5. There is a 25¢ per sheet charge for printing.
6. No software may be installed on the Library computers.
7. Nothing is to be stored on the Library computer. You may provide your own disk in which to save information.
8. The Library’s computers are set up for optimal usage by a single individual. In some cases, such as parent/guardian with children, it maybe important for two or more people to work together at a computer.
9. All users are asked to respect the privacy of other patrons and not attempt to censor or comment upon other patrons activity.
10. The Internet, as an information source, enables the library to provide information beyond the confines of its own collection. It is an unregulated medium.
11. Misuse of the computer will result in the loss of computer privileges, potential loss of library privileges and possible prosecution. Such misuse includes, but is not limited to, using the computer for illegal activities; hacking into any computer system; damaging or attempting to damage computer equipment or software; interfering with systems operations, integrity or security; gaining unauthorized access or attempting to alter the library’s computer settings; and violating copyright laws and software licensing agreements.
12. Hate mail, harassment, discriminatory remarks, and other antisocial behaviors are prohibited.
13. Use of the network to access obscene or pornographic material is prohibited.
14. Use of the network to transmit material likely to be offensive or objectionable to recipients is prohibited.
• The Frankfort City Library reserves the right to log internet use and to monitor fileserver space utilization by users while respecting the privacy of patrons.
• The Frankfort City Library reserves the right to deny access to anyone at any time that the staff feels that the standards are being violated.
The library does accept books – fiction and non-fiction in adult, youth, children’s books that are in good condition – DVD movies, audio books, puzzles that do not have pieces missing. We very much appreciate these donations, and it helps the community because we can offer more of a selection.
We also accept monetary donations as memorials. If someone you know passes away, you can make a donation of any amount in memory of that person. If you know what type of book they enjoyed reading, we can purchase a book in that area. We will attach a label with that persons’ name on it.
As you are planning for the distribution of your estate, consider remembering the Frankfort City Library in your will. You can set the amount of money to be given and also how you want the money to be used. The only money that the library receives is from the county taxes. This has to be used for purchasing books, community outreach programs, salaries, and monthly expenses. Many times there is not enough in the budget to make necessary repairs or update the library. Most often, memorials are used for this purpose.
We sincerely appreciate these donations. It keeps our library alive and able to offer more to our commun