I. Circulation Policy

1. Each patron is allowed to have thirty items checked out at one time, that number may include five DVD movies.  However, a first-time patron may only check out five items, two of which may be a movie.
2. New books, those marked with a new book sticker, have a circulation period of  two weeks (fourteen days).  Books will be designated as “NEW” for six months.  All other books, audio books, and magazines have a circulation period of three weeks (twenty-one days).  Movies have a circulation period of one week (seven days).
3. All materials may be renewed three times unless another patron has placed a hold on the item.
4. Library cards may be issued to patrons three years or older.
5. Overdue fines are $.05 cents per day for books and audio books and $.25 cents per day for movies.  There is a one-day grace period on overdue materials.
6. Patrons will not be allowed to check out materials or use Interlibrary Loan Services if they:
   a.    owe $5.00 or more in unpaid fines, or
   b.    have any unpaid fines three months old or older, or
   c.    have any overdue materials
7. ​​​​​Lost or heavily damaged items must be paid for within three months of due date.

II. Patron Behavior

A.  General

1. Disruptive or offensive behavior will not be tolerated; patrons exhibiting such will be asked to leave and may be denied library privileges for up to six months.
2. Patrons shall not take photographs or videos of library users without their permission.
3. Patrons shall not deface, damage, or destroy library materials or property.
4. Sleeping in the library is not permitted.
5. Discrete use of cell phones inside the library is permitted except for the Quiet Reading Room by the front desk.
6. Persons are not allowed to consume food or beverages in the library other than foods and beverages provided by the library.
7. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on library premises.

B.     Children

1. Children under 13 years of age must be supervised by a parent or parent-appointed caregiver over the age of 18 and may not be left unattended in any part of the library. 
2. Disruptive behavior of children will not be tolerated.  Children 13 and older may be asked to leave.
3. The library is not responsible for the safety of unattended children of any age.

C.   Computer Use

1. Inappropriate use of library computers is not allowed, including:
   a.     sending, displaying or printing obscene materials,
   b.     using computers for any illegal activity.
2. Persons abusing computer privileges may be banned from using the library and/or library computers.

III. Gifts & Donations

1. Gifts of books, other useful materials, and contributions from individuals or groups which help the library serve the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of the community may be accepted provided that the following conditions are met:
   •    Unconditional ownership of the gift is vested in the library.
   •    The library makes the final decision on use or disposition of any gifts.
   •    The library decides the conditions of display, housing, and access to any gifts.
   •    The library applies the same selection standards to gifts which govern material selection.
2. The library will not appraise gifts for tax purposes, but will give a letter stating that an item or items were given.  The donor is responsible for determining the value of any gift.
3. Gifts that may encumber the library either financially or administratively require approval of the Board before acceptance.
4. The Board reserves the right to decline any gift that interferes with its ability to fulfill its mission or that unduly encumbers either the Salado Public Library District or the library.

V.  Library Public Display Areas

The library public display areas may be used for library-related, non-profit, or local community organization materials only.

VI. Pet Policy

No animal shall be allowed in the library unless it is part of a library program, or it is a service animal. Pets allowed in the library must be on a leash or in the arms and control of the owner.