Library Hours

Lovington Public Library

Hours & Check-Out Rules

HOURS

WINTER HOURS NOW IN EFFECT:: Monday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 730 p.m.; Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, Closed

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CHECK-OUT RULES:

LIBRARY CARDS

Library cards are issued to anyone entering the first grade or older. Children under 14 must obtain parent's signature in order to get a card. Your first library card is free. If your card is lost or damaged, a replacement card costs $5.00.

CHECK-OUT PERIOD

These items check out for 2 weeks, NO renewal:

Circulating Reference Materials
Genealogy Books and Microfilms
Videocassettes (check out on ADULT library cards only)

These items check out for 2 weeks, 1 renewal:

Rental Books (McNaughtons)

Land of Enchantment

Audiocassettes

Kits

All items not listed above check out for four weeks, with one renewal.

CHECK-OUT LIMITS: Limit of 1 - Circulating Reference Materials and
Land of Enchantment Books: Limit of 3 - Videocassettes and Microfilms; Limit of 5 - Genealogy Books; No Limit - All items not mentioned above

OVERDUE MATERIALS

You will not be allowed to borrow more library materials until you have returned the past due items. There is a set rate for overdue fines.

CHILDREN'S USE OF LIBRARY MATERIALS

The library staff and its board, as well as the City of Lovington, will not assume the role of parent in restricting access of children to library materials. Parents or guardians who do not want their children to have access to certain materials or information must assume that responsibility.

A general guide to reading/interest levels in the youth collection follows. The appropriate designation appears on each book's spine label.

E - Grades K-3
J - Grades 3-5
J-Y - Grades 5-7
Y - Grades 7 and up

CODE OF CONDUCT

In order to protect the rights of individuals who are in the Library to use

library materials and/or services, to protect the rights of staff members to

conduct library business without interference the following prohibited

activities within the Library or on library property include but is not

limited to the following:

Abusing library materials, furniture, equipment, or other property
Annoying others through noisy or offensive behavior
Consuming or openly possessing food or beverages
Using or acting under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Engaging in any illegal activity
Bringing animals other than service dogs into the building
Smoking or otherwise using tobacco products

An individual who violates this policy may be required to leave the

premises and may forfeit their library privileges.

Updated August 8, 2005 by Lisa Zamora

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