Loan policies

Rodman Public Library has many types of materials available for borrowing. The loan periods and fines vary depending on the type of material, which location owns the material and the type of patron who checks out the material. Check the list below for the loan policies of each library location.

You must be a registered borrower to check out materials from the library. Library cards are free but identification is required. A parent's signature is required for anyone under the age of 18.

Lost your date due slip? Want to find out if you still have anything checked out? Want to renew something? Call the library for help on any of these questions and more! Or, if you want to find out for yourself, you can view your own circulation record from any online catalog station in the Library or over the Internet.

  • Main Library (Adult, Children's, Bookmobile) 330-821-2665, ext. 206
  • Branch 330-821-1313

Main Adult

All materials can be renewed for additional loan periods providing there are no reserves on the item for other library patrons. All renewals are based on the date renewed, not the original due date. 

  • Books, Paperback Books, Magazines, Compact Discs, Pamphlets - Loan Period: 2 weeks
  • Reference Books - Loan Period: Library use only
  • Video Games - Loan Period: 2 weeks - 1 renewal
  • Board Games - Loan Period 2 weeks - no renewals
  • DVDs - Loan Period: 2 weeks
    Check the Audio-Visual Services page for details.
  • Hot Spots - Loan Period 1 weeks - no renewals
    Overdue fines: $1.00 per day for a maximum fine of $10.00. After which the patron will be charged for the device.

Main Children's

All materials can be renewed for additional loan periods providing there are no reserves on the item for other library patrons. Fines on most materials are $.10 per day for a maximum fine of $5.00 per item unless otherwise noted.

  • Books, Paperback Books, New Books, Holiday Books, Magazines, Cassettes, Compact Discs, Pamphlets, Toys - Loan Period: 2 weeks
  • Reference Books - Loan Period: Library use only
  • DVDs - Loan Period: 2 weeks
    Check the Audio-Visual Services page for details.
  • Teacher Services - Loan Period: 8 weeks with no renewals

Branch

All materials can be renewed for additional loan periods providing there are no reserves on the item for other library patrons. All renewals are based on the date renewed, not the original due date.

  • All Materials - Loan Period: 2 weeks
  • Video Games - Loan Period: 2 weeks - 1 renewal
  • DVDs - Loan Period: 2 weeks
     

Bookmobile

All materials can be renewed for 2 additional loan periods providing there are no reserves on the item for other library patrons.

  • All Materials - Loan Period: 2 weeks
  • Bookmobile patrons must have a library card with them to check out library materials.
  • Items borrowed at the Bookmobile may be returned at the Main Library or Branch. Items borrowed at the Main Library or Branch may be returned at the Bookmobile.
  • All Bookmobile items are without overdue fines but will be charged for damage or loss.
  • If the Bookmobile experiences mechanical problems or bad weather and is not at the stop as scheduled, materials are automatically renewed and may be kept until the Bookmobile makes its next visit.

Home Delivery Services

  • All Materials - Loan Period: 5 weeks. Materials can be renewed for 3 additional loan periods providing there are no reserves on the item for other library patrons.