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Circulation Policy

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The Avondale Public Library has adopted the following circulation policy to ensure fair and equal access to the Library’s materials.

Patrons must present a library card to check out library materials. There is a limit of 30 items for check out, including a maximum of 15 DVDs.

 Check Out Periods  
Culture Passes  7 days
Beyond Books Collection  7 days
Interlibrary Loans (ILL)  14 days
MAX Borrowing Items  21 days
General Library Materials  21 days

Holds

Limit of 10 holds per patron.

Renewals

You may renew your card by coming into the library or filling out the online renewal form on the website. You will need the number on the back of your library card to complete the online form.

You may also renew by phone at 623-333-BOOK. Please have your library card number available.

Fees   
Lost or Damaged item**  Cost of item
Non-Maricopa County resident fee  $40.00
Collection agency fee  $15.00
Returned check fee  $25.00 plus bank fee
Black & White photocopies and prints  $.25 per page
Color photocopies and prints  $1.25 per page
Faxes  Free

**A patron may provide a new exact replacement copy if an item is three years-old or newer. Items four years-old and older may be replaced with items on the Library’s Wish List in the same category as the lost item or damaged item. A librarian may use their discretion in determining what is and is not an acceptable replacement. 

Refunds

If an item was lost and the replacement fee paid, a refund will be made if the item is returned to the library within six months.

Blocked Cards/Collections

A patron’s card is blocked when fines or charges reach $10.00 or more on their account. This will result in the loss of check out privileges. When the account balance is less than $10.00, privileges will be restored. Accumulated fees of $50.00 or more will be referred to collections after 60 days delinquency.

Lost or Stolen Cards

If a card is lost or stolen, notify the library immediately. Cardholders or a parent or guardian of a cardholder takes responsibility for any unauthorized use.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or E-Mail Address

If cardholder or a cardholder’s legal guardian fails to receive an overdue notice because they failed to notify the library of a change of address, phone number or e-mail address, they will still be responsible for any resulting fines or fees. 

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MAX

MAX is a countywide book sharing service between public libraries throughout Maricopa County. If your library does not have a book you are looking for, search MAX to see if it is available from one of our partner libraries:

Search MAX

 

How MAX Works

  • You may request up to 5 books at a time in the MAX catalog

  • Use your library card number and pin to request books and select your pickup location

  • The partner library will send the book to your library (at no cost to you!)

  • You will be notified when your item is ready for pickup

Borrowing Guidelines

  • Books borrowed from MAX are not eligible for renewal

  • If you damage or lose a MAX book, you will be charged a $20 fee

  • If you see damage on the book before checking it out, please notify your library as soon as possible

  • When finished, simply return your books to the library where you checked them out