Policies
Borrowing
- Most items are due 3 weeks after they are borrowed.
- DVD’s are due 1 week after they are borrowed.
- Book Return and Media Return Boxes are available in the library driveway. They may be used at any time.
- Items borrowed at YHPL may be returned at any participating library.
- To get a library card, you must provide identification and proof of address.
Computer Policy
The library has Internet-enabled computers available for public use. There are five for adults (18 and over) and five in the Children’s Room for kids. Patrons must have a valid Four County Library System library card with less than $5 in fines on it to use the computers. If one of the computers is free:
- Sit down
- Enter your library card number
- Begin your session. If all of the computers are in use, check with the staff at the circulation desk to reserve the next available computer.
Patrons get a total 30 minutes of computer time per day. It may be used in multiple sessions, but you must have at least 10 minutes left on your card to begin a session. The computer will keep track of your time and give you a warning before your time is up. The system will log you off automatically when your time is over. Be sure to save your work. If you finish before your 30 minutes is up, click the ‘log off’ button to save the rest of your time. Patrons can “lock” sessions and step away or up to ten minutes. The time will still be counted. Guest cards will be made available for those without library cards.
Patrons may print from the public computers. When ‘Print’ is clicked, the system will display a job number, the total number of pages to be printed and the total fee (15 cents per page). Pay for your pages at the circulation desk first and library staff will send your print job to the printer.
Privacy Statement
While the system will keep track of the time you spend on the library computers, it will not monitor or record your activities.
E-Mail Notification
If you enroll in the voluntary program you will receive e-mail messages:
- Two days before items are due (courtesy notices)
- When an items becomes two weeks overdue
- When a reserved item becomes available
Patrons signing up for e-notices will still receive postal notices when items are four weeks overdue.
Renewals
- Most items may be renewed once in person or over the phone.
- You can also renew many items online through our online catalog.
- Most YHPL items will auto renew once if there are no holds on it.
Reserves
- Items will be held 48 hours after notification.
- Patrons can be notified of available reserves by e-mail- ask at the circulation desk.
- You can now place reserves online through our online catalog.
Miscellaneous Policies
Community Health Policy
To review our latest policy on the operations of Community Health at the library, please click here.
Disruptive Behavior Policy
Gift and Donation Policy
To review our policy on gifts and donations, or to download a receipt for donated goods, please click here.
Internet and Wireless Policy
Click here to read Your Home Public Library’s current Internet and Wireless Policy.
Pandemic Response Plan
Click here to read Your Home Public Library’s Pandemic Response Plan
Meeting Room Policy
To review our latest policy on reserving a room for your club or organization, please click here.
To reserve one of our rooms, you must fill out a Meeting Room Agreement Form. Copies of the form are available at the Adult Circulation Desk or you can download one by clicking here.
Reconsideration of Library Materials
To review our latest policy on the reconsideration of library materials please click here.
Test Proctoring
Click here to review our updated policies on Proctoring.
Tutor Policy
Notary Public Policy
Click here to read our Notary Public Policy.