Francesville-Salem Township Public Library
Circulation Policy
Library Cards
Persons six years or older who reside or pay property taxes on property in the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library district, which includes all of Salem Township are eligible for free Francesville-Salem Township Public Library cards.
To Obtain a FSTPL Card
Francesville-Salem Township
1.Show proof of residency
2.Previous library will be called to verify patron is in good standing
3.Settle any previous fines/fees
4.Card will be issued after verifying information; full privileges will
commence.
Reciprocal Borrowers
1.Patron needs a library card from home library
2.Home library will be called to verify patron is in good standing
3.Settle any fines/fees
4.Card will be issued after verifying information; full privileges will
commence
No library materials (including Overdrive) may be borrowed from the Francesville-Salem Township Public Library unless the person has a library card in good standing (no long overdue items, no fees.)
Students and Staff attending a public or private school in the library district are eligible for free FSTPL cards with full borrowing privileges. Persons living outside the FSTPL district may apply for a free FSTPL card with full borrowing privileges as a Reciprocal Borrower. Patrons having a PLAC card will have full borrowing privileges.
Library Hours
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11am-7pm
Wednesday-Friday 11am-5pm
Saturday 9am-1pm
Loan Periods and Limits
Circulating computer software: 2 weeks, with 1 renewal; 3 per household
Blu-ray/DVDs 1 week, with 1 renewal; 3 per household
All circulating books and periodicals: 2 weeks, with 1 renewal
CDs 2 weeks, with 1 renewal
If an item is on hold for another patron, it may not be renewed. Persons 16 years and older may borrow Blu-ray, VHS/DVD’s with signed parental permission form.
Fines and Fees
Fines and fees may only be paid in US currency. Fines do not accrue on days the library is closed. Lost or damaged material will be charged the original retail cost of item plus $10.00 processing fee.
Lost or damaged borrower's card: $1.00
Fax fees:
Outgoing $1.00 for first page; $0.50 for each additional page
Incoming $0.25 for every page
Copy fees:
Computer print-out $0.25/page
Copy machine $0.15/page of an 8 ½” x 11,” 0.20/page of an 11” x 17”
Interlibrary loan (ILL)
FSTPL staff will attempt to obtain needed resources for patrons from other libraries across the state when necessary. Talking books program: A collection of talking books and the equipment with which to use them is available for patrons through the Indiana State Library.