Library Policies:
> The Hope Community Library offers free unsecured Wi-Fi for any patron using a personal device, such as smart phone, tablet, laptop, etc inside or outside the library. There are 2 desktop computers for patrons to use during open hours in the library. Internet and computer usage is collected electronically, such as connections and sign ins, and is reported to the state in an annual survey.
> Middle school and high school patrons with a library card and correct permissions may use the computers unsupervised by parent or guardian. Elementary patrons with a library card and correct permissions may use the computer while supervised directly by parent or guardian.
> If there is are patrons waiting to use computers time will be limited to 30 minutes per patron. If there is no one waiting time will not be limited.
> Computer privileges may be suspended at any time by any staff member due to inappropriate or destructive behavior. Reinstatement will be determined by the library director.
> The computers are connected to a color printer. Any pages sent to wireless printer will be at the expense of the patron, 10¢ for each black and white print and 25¢ for each colored print.
Revised and Adopted 2/26/2025
Checkout Limits:
10 items total
3 DVDs at a time
*Family cards can ask to up the limit per child.
Checkout periods:
2 weeks for books
1 week for DVDs
2 weeks for Inter Library Loans
Overdue Fees:
10¢ per day item is late with a maximum fine of $1.00
Renewals:
If you are nearing the due date call 785-366-7219, email hopelibrary@tctelco.net, or stop by the library in person and we can renew your checkouts as long as there is no wait list for the item(s). As of 2/1/25 you can request to renew materials on line via NorCat Account at https://nckls.bywatersolutions.com/ after logging in to your account.
Lost/Damaged/Overdue Items
If items are returned with in two day of due day you will not accruing late fees.
If an item has not been returned after 30 days it will be considered lost and you will be sent a bill for the replacement cost. You will have the option to pay for the replacement or return in good condition and pay overdue fine. If a book is returned damaged beyond repair you will be billed for the replacement cost. You will continue to receive over due email or notices until account is settled.
New Library Members
New members are only allowed to check out 3 items at a time for the first 3 months as a trial. No books may be inter-library loaned during trial period. If accounts are in good standing at the end of the 3 month trial you will be allowed to check out the full limit.
Revised and Adopted 2/26/2025
Being Revised
> The Library shall observe holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. From time to time the director or board may designate other days as special holidays.
> For weather closings, the library follows USD 481. If the school closes due to weather the library will also close. However, if we do not open till after noon of that day we will re-evaluate the weather and determine if we will open or not.
We post closings on our Facebook page. We try to determine as early as possible if we will be open or not.
Revised and Adopted 2/26/2025
Being Revised