Library Policies

This policy covers how to get a library card, borrow materials, place holds, and what happens if items are returned late or damaged.

This policy covers the Library's commitment to protecting patron privacy, detailing what information is collected, how long it's kept, and under what circumstances it may be disclosed.

This policy explains how the Library accepts credit and debit card payments for fines, fees, and purchases, including convenience fees and privacy protections.

This policy explains how community members and organizations can use the Library's display case and bulletin boards to share educational, cultural, or charitable information.

This policy sets the rules for holding Board meetings by video conference or other electronic methods, ensuring both public access and proper meeting procedures are maintained.

This policy outlines how Library staff should respond to emergencies, including who is in charge during a crisis and when the Library may need to close for safety reasons.

This policy outlines how Library finances are handled, including the Board's authority over spending, purchasing guidelines, and the different funds maintained for operations and special projects.

All firearms and weapons, whether hidden or visible, are banned from the library building except for certified law enforcement officers.

This policy explains what types of donations the Library can accept, including money, books, equipment, and other gifts, and how those donations are handled.

This policy describes how the Library cares for the Grutzmacher Collection of historical objects and Native American items, including preserving items, loaning them for display, and working respectfully with Native American communities.

These bylaws describe the structure and responsibilities of the Library Board of Trustees, including member duties, meeting procedures, and how the Board oversees Library operations.

This procedure outlines the steps for filling empty Board positions, from notifying the right officials to finding and recommending qualified candidates.

This policy explains how the Library chooses books, movies, and other materials for the collection using professional standards, ensuring a wide variety of topics and viewpoints are available while protecting everyone's right to access diverse ideas and information.

This policy describes how the Library recognizes generous donors by naming spaces in their honor, including donation requirements, approval processes, and how long the naming lasts.

This policy explains the rules and expectations for all Library employees, including how they get hired, paid, evaluated, and what benefits they receive.

This policy explains how the Library chooses and schedules programs like workshops and presentations to educate and entertain the community.

This policy sets the rules for how people should behave in the Library to keep it safe, quiet, and welcoming for everyone.

This policy outlines how to use the Library's computers, wireless internet, and printing services responsibly, and explains the Library's rules about online safety and appropriate use.

This policy explains how to use and reserve Library spaces like meeting rooms, study rooms, and special areas, including who can use them, any fees that apply, and the rules everyone must follow.

This policy sets the guidelines for how long the Library stores official documents and when records can be destroyed, ensuring the Library follows Wisconsin's public records laws.

This policy outlines the Library's rules for social media and digital platforms, explaining user responsibilities, what behavior is not allowed, and how the Library handles inappropriate content.