Author: Anne Taelman

Library Hours
Monday-Thursday: 9-7pm
Friday: 9-5pm
Saturday 9-1pm
Sunday: CLOSED
Item Loan Period
Books: 3 weeks
Magazines: 3 weeks
DVDs: 1 week
Music CDs: 3 weeks
Audio Books: 3 weeks
Reference Materials: Need Director Permission
Resident Cards
We serve the town of Mentone and Harrison Township residents. Those paying property taxes are eligible for all library services.
Nonresident Membership
A nonresident family membership may be purchased. The yearly fee is set by the state of IN. This card is for families that are out of the service area.
Valley Card
Current students of TVSC, who are out of the service area are eligible for a Valley Card. This allows a nonresident student to checkout up to 10 items. They are valid for 1 year and need to be updated yearly.
Books: 3 weeks
Periodicals (magazines): 3 weeks
DVDs: 1 week
Music CDs: 3 weeks
Audio Books: 3 weeks
Reference Materials: Needs Director’s perm
Books: 3 weeks
Periodicals (magazines): 3 weeks
DVDs: 1 week
Music CDs: 3 weeks
Audio Books: 3 weeks
Reference Materials: Needs Director’
Books: 3 weeks
Periodicals (magazines): 3 weeks
DVDs: 1 week
Music CDs: 3 weeks
Audio Books: 3 weeks
Reference Materials: Needs Director’s permission

Application Process
Library cards will be issued to patrons ages 5 & up, with filled out an application form. A parent are guardian must sign for anyone under that age of 18, unless said person is an emancipated minor. Cards will be sent through the U.S. mail to verify address.
Drop Box
A drop box is available for patrons to return materials. It is located on the north side of the building across from the post office.
Material Holds
Patrons may request materials to be reserved for them. When the item is available patron will be notified by telephone and material will be held for 3 days before the next person will be notified or item will be put on shelf.
Household Fines/Lost or Damaged Material
A household is a group of individuals living at the same physical address. An outstanding balance of $10+ due to lost/damaged items may lead to restricted services. A patron will be allowed to checkout materials if a minimum payment of $1 is made toward the fine.
Any lost or damaged item must be replaced at the retail price. An in-house fee of $1 will be added.
Suspension
Willful destruction of property
Failure to return or replace borrowed material
Loud and/or abusive behavior within or on library property
Anyone using or allowing use of card by nonresident to attempt to avoid charges
Additional Services
Copies: .15 cents per page b/w, .50 cents color per page
Fax: $1 for the 1st page 25 cents for each consecutive page
Notary (appointment only, no charge)
Streaming services include Hoopla & Libby. Please let us know if you would like a Libby account setup.

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