Library Policies

The Gilbert Public Library has a wide variety of materials available to borrow, including books, magazines, movies and audiobooks. Different types of items check out for different lengths of time, from 2 days to 3 weeks. There are a few items, like newspapers and reference books, which do not circulate.

Most materials can be renewed. You may renew or request materials and check your library record in person at the Gilbert Public Library, by telephone at (218) 748-2230, or here. You will need your library card barcode number and your pin number.

Materials can be returned in the Book Return chute located on the outside of the building. The Book Return is at street level, near the bottom of the access ramp, on Broadway. We ask that you try to come into the library to return your materials whenever possible to reduce damage to our books and magazines.
 

Loan Periods

Print materials
Books (most types)    -    3 weeks
Magazines    -    1 week
Pamphlets    -    1 week
 
Audio Tape/CD
Talking books    -    3 weeks
Juvenile Kits    -    3 weeks
 
Video Tape/DVD
DVDs    -    2 days
Nonfiction videos    -    3 weeks

Fines and Fees

Fines:

    All books, magazines, audiobooks, and music:

       $ .10 per item per day with $10 max per item

    All DVDs:

        $2.00 per item per day with $10 max per item

Fees:

Printouts: (photocopies, computer printing, and incoming fax documents)
    Black and white copies     $0.25 (per page)
    Color copies                       $0.30 (per page)
 
Faxing:
    1-3 pages         $1.00
    4-6 pages         $2.00
    7-9 pages         $3.00 etc.
    over 15 pages only when staff time permits 

Library Cards

To receive a library card:
  • Anyone may have their own card. Children in preschool must have their cards signed by their parents. Children in Kindergarten or older must sign their own library cards. The library card is FREE
  • Group library cards may be issued to daycares, hospitals, or nursing homes. The group is held responsible for any fines or fees associated with overdue or lost items.
  • ID required: 
    • Adults 18 +: Picture ID or driver’s license or library card from another Minnesota library (reciprocity), signature, and proof of current address (may be a utility bill or another person may vouch for the applicant.)
    • Children 14 – 17:  Picture ID (or parental picture ID or driver’s license) proof of current address and signature.
    • Children under 14: parental signature and parental picture ID or driver’s license and proof of current address.

 

Library Card Rights:

·         Allows holder to use all libraries in the Arrowhead Library System

·         Allows holder to use other Minnesota libraries when traveling away from home (reciprocity.)

·         Allows holder to request items from their home computers or to access e-books and audiobooks from Overdrive at their home or library computers.

·         Allows holder to request items from other Minnesota libraries through MNLink interlibrary loan.

·         A new card holder may check out three (3) items when using the card for the first time.  When those three items have been returned the card holder may check out materials on the same basis as everyone else.

·         Item limits:           

o   2 two day items at a time (DVDs)

o   4 seven day items at a time (videos, periodicals)

o   10 twenty one day items at a time

o   Staff will have discretion to allow more per individual circumstance

·         Renewals:  All materials may be renewed once.  Patrons may renew themselves via the ALS website or may call or come in to the library to renew.  Staff will have discretion to allow more than one renewal per individual circumstance.

 

Library Card Responsibilities:

·         Please present your library card at each visit.

·         Lost library cards should be reported to the library immediately. The first replacement for a lost library card will be free. Additional replacements incur a fee of $3.00

·         Any address or phone number changes should be reported to the library immediately.

·         Comply with the library Code of Conduct policy

·         Return materials when due

·         Payment of fines and fees when levied