Library Hours	Monday, Tuesday, Friday 10-6 Wednesday, Thursday 12-8 Saturday 10-4
Library Loan Periods	Movies, magazines, music, holiday books, thumbdrives - 1 week Bestsellers, MP3/WMA Players - 2 weeks All other materials - 3 weeks ONE RENEWAL ONLY on all items (see Renewals below)
Using Your Library Card	You must have your own library card or a photo ID to check out items.  (Exception for minor cards below) If you wish to give someone permission to pick up your books, please inform the Check Out Desk in person.  20 Items may be checked out at a time.  Of those items, a limit of 5 each may be movies, magazines, music or audiobooks. Report lost or stolen cards promptly Parents may use the cards of their minor children under the age of 13 and inquire about their accounts.  At 13 years of age, the minor must grant permission for access. ACCEPTANCE OF A LIBRARY CARD INDICATES THAT YOU ARE ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR FINES ON LATE RETURNS AND CHARGES FOR LOST OR DAMAGED ITEMS CHECKED OUT ON YOUR CARD.
Renewals	Renewal of materials may be done in person at the library, on the library's website, over the phone, or by email.  Please include your name and library card number on email communication.
Children's Cards	Minors Between the ages of 5 and 17 years of age may have their own cards but must have parental permission and their accounts connected to an adult's card.  Adults who sign for a minor must be a parent, close relative, or a legal guardian.
Computer Use	Computers are checked out to the patron on his or her LLML library card under specific conditions.  Please refer to the COMPUTER USE brochure available at the front desk for more details.
Fines and Fees	Materials are overdue after the stamped due date.  Those returned within 2 days will not be fined.  Those returned after the 2 day grace period will be charged fines from the stamped due date. Overdue charges: $0.10 per day per item MP3/WMA overdue charges: $1.00 per day Damaged Items: $5.00 Lost or Unusable: Retail cost of the item + $5.00 processing fee. Lost Card: $2.00 THE LIBRARY WILL NOT ACCEPT REPLACEMENTS PURCHASED BY PATRONS IN LIEU OF PAYMENT! Cards with fines/fees over $10 will be blocked.  All family members' cards will be blocked as well.  Delinquent accounts are referred to a collection agency and subject to additional charges.
Unattended Children	Neither the library nor programming offered by the library for children is intended to take the place of the care and supervision of a parent or other caregiver.  A child (a minor 8 years old or younger) who appears to be unaccompanied by an adult or caregiver of at least 15 years of age after a period of ten minutes in the library will be considered unattended. If no parent or caregiver is in the immediate vicinity, the staff will notify local law enforcement.
Food Policy	Patrons may bring non-alcoholic beverages into the library as long as they are in secure, covered containers.  Food may be brought in at the discretion of the Director.  Toddler's "quiet snacks" administers by parents/caregivers are exempt from requiring permission.  Neither food nor beverages may ever be used while at the computers, even if the patron is only observing.
Clothing Policy	Appropriate attire for patrons of all ages shall include shirts and shoes or sandals.  Bathing suits shall not be considered adequate attire.
Patron Conduct	In order to provide the best possible experience for all those visiting or working at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, patrons are requested to refrain from the following: Use of cell phones except in designated areas. Disruptive of disturbing behaviors as well as inappropriate personal displays of affection Removal of Library materials without proper procedure or the mutilating or defacing of library materials, furniture, or equipment. Smoking or the use of smokeless tobacco, possession of beverages containing alcohol, use of illegal drugs. Use of personal photographic equipment without prior permission from Library staff.  This applies to cameras and phone cameras. Posting of notices on library windows or the Community Bulletin Board without prior permission from the Director or professional staff. Use of skateboards or roller skates (roller blades, shoes with rollers on them, etc) inside the library. Running, loud talking, or crying.  Staff will be happy to bring your items to you outside if your child is crying. No pets, unless by special permission, except Service Dogs.
Staff Responsibility	When staff members observe a patron in violation of the preceding standards, they are instructed to approach that patron privately and inform him/her that he/she is not in compliance.  This will be the only warning given.  If this behavior or others like it contine, the patron will be asked to leave.  Any abuse or threats against staff in the performance of their duty will result in the notification of law enforcement.
Patron Rights	Patrons who have been asked to leave the library may return the next day with full privileges.  But if that patron is asked to leave three times in a year, use of facilities and borrowing privileges at the library will be revoked.  At that time, the patron will be required to petition the Library Board for reinstatement to library privileges. If a patron believes him or herself wrongly accused of violating the Patron Behavior Policy, he/she may petition the Library Board; whereupon a meeting of the full board, the director, staff, and a representative from the city will hear the patron and any witnesses the patron desires to bring forward.  The decision of the Library Board may be appealed by the Liberty Lake City Council.  If a patron believes that any aspect of the Patron Behavior Policy is inappropriate, he/she may petition the Library Board and, if not satisfied with the results, the Liberty Lake City Council. -LIBERTY LAKE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES