Frequently Asked Questions                                                                         

Checking Out Materials on the Bookmobile

Library Cards:

Cards are issued free of charge. To apply for a card, you must complete a registration form and present valid identification.  Cards must be presented to check out materials.  Library cards are not transferable, and you are responsible for all materials borrowed with your card. Replacement charge is $1.00.

Loan Periods:

Books, audiobooks, videos, and magazines check out for three weeks. 

Renewals:

You may renew your materials by bringing the material or your library card to the bookmobile and requesting a renewal.  Materials may be renewed by phone by calling 507-345-5120.  Please have the materials and your library card at hand when calling.  Materials will be renewed twice unless someone has requested the material.  You CANNOT renew ILLs.

Notices:

Notices are sent out when books are sixteen days overdue.

Returns:

Materials may be returned to any Public Library in Southern Minnesota.  Please do not return Bookmobile materials to a school library.

Notification of Schedule Changes:

Scheduled stops may be canceled due to bad weather or mechanical problems.

For your convenience, cancellations and new dates are announced over the following radio and TV stations.