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DVDs Allowed In Book Drop

Following a trial period, the North Riverside Public Library has voted to allow patrons to return DVDs in the book drop on a permanent basis.

The $5 fine for returning DVDs in the bookdrop has been recinded.

Compact disks still must be returned only in person at the Circulation Desk.

Cell Phones, Headphones Disturb Others

Just a quiet reminder: Cellular telephone conversation and music from headphones can disturb your fellow library patrons. Please be courteous and not use your cellular telephone or headphones inside the library.

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Report Lost Library Cards

Don't forget to report lost library cards. Patrons will be held responsible for materials checked out and not returned by somebody using their library card. The fee for replacing a lost library card is $1.

Privileges Suspended When Fines Reach $3

The North Riverside Public Library Board voted at its February meeting to suspend the privileges of all library card holders living in the same household with any individual who owes the library $3 or more in fines.

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Check Out Limits and Overdue Fines

Below are the limits for checking out materials from the library, along with the per day late fee if materials are not returned by the due date.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the library at 708-447-0869.

CHECK OUT LIMITS FOR JUVENILE / YOUNG ADULT

ITEM MAXIMUM LOAN TIME RENEWAL ALLOWED? ITEM LIMIT LATE FEE  PER DAY
         
New Books 2 Weeks No Unlimited .05
New Magazines None N/A N/A N/A
New Audio Books (Cassette) 2 Weeks No 2 .05
New Audio Books (CD) 2 Weeks No 2 .05
New Kits (Book & Cassette) 2 Weeks No 3 .05
New Kits (Book & CD) 2 Weeks No 2 .05
New Videos (NRS Residents Only!) Overnight No 2* $2.00
New DVDs Feature Film     (NRS Residents Only!) Overnight No 2* $2.00
New CDs 2 Weeks No 2 .05
New CD-ROM (NRS Residents Only!) 3 Days No 2 $2.00
Old Books & Magazines 2 Weeks Yes 2 Times Unlimited .05
Old Audio Books (Cassette & CD) 2 Weeks No 2 .05
Old Kits (Book & Cassette) 2 Weeks Yes 3 .05
Old Kits (Book & CD) 2 Weeks No 2 .05
Old Videos 1 Week No 4* $2.00
Old DVD's 3 Days No 2* $2.00
Old CD's 2 Weeks No 2 .05
Old CD-ROM 1 Week No 2 $2.00
Hooked on Phonics (NRS Residents Only!) 3 Weeks No Only Have 1 $5.00
SRA Reading Power Program (NRS Residents Only!) 3 Weeks No Only Have 1 $5.00
Puppets 2 Weeks No 2 .05

* If a Patron wished to combine Videos and DVD's, patron may take out only 2 Videos and 2 DVD's for a total of 4 items per household.

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CHECK OUT LIMITS FOR ADULTS

ITEM MAXIMUM LOAN TIME RENEWAL ALLOWED? ITEM LIMIT LATE FEE  PER DAY
         
New Books 2 Weeks No Unlimited .05
New Magazines None N/A N/A N/A
New Audio Books (Cassette & CD) 2 Weeks No Unlimited .05
New Videos Feature Film     (NRS Residents Only!) Overnight No 2* $2.00
New Videos       Info., Inst.,Exer.,Travel   (NRS Residents Only!) 1 Week No 4 $2.00
New DVDs Feature Film     (NRS Residents Only!) Overnight No 2* $2.00
New DVDs Documentary     (NRS Residents Only!) 3 Days No 2 $2.00
New CDs 2 Weeks No 10 .05
New CD-ROM 3 Days No Only Have 1 $2.00
Old Books & Magazines 2 Weeks Yes 2 Times Unlimited .05
Old Audio Books (Cassette Only) 2 Weeks Yes 2 Times Unlimited .05
Old Audio Books (CD) 2 Weeks No Unlimited .05
Old Videos 1 Week No 4* $2.00
Old DVD's  Feature Films 3 Days No 2* $2.00
Old DVD's  Documentary 1 Week No 2* $2.00
Old CD's 2 Weeks No 10 .05
Old CD-ROM 1 Week No Only Have 1 $2.00
CRIS Radio 2 Weeks No Only Have 1 .05

* If a Patron wished to combine Videos and DVD's, patron may take out only 2 Videos and 2 DVD's for a total of 4 items per household.

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