COLLECTIONS
The North Manchester Public Library is proud to support a collection that includes books, magazines, microfilms, large print books, newspapers, selected government materials of local and historical interest, audiobooks, music, DVDs, databases, and other materials selected by the Director and the Children’s Librarian. The North Manchester Public Library strives to serve the community of North Manchester with materials that are pertinent to its residents. Requests can be submitted at the front desk for items to be added to the collection.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
NMPL belongs to an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service in which we can borrow books, DVDs and audios from other libraries for you. The service is free to you and most requests are filled within a couple weeks. For more information, visit the main checkout desk.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN
NMPL belongs to an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) service in which we can borrow books, DVDs and audios from other libraries for you. The service is free to you and most requests are filled within a couple weeks. For more information, visit the main checkout desk.
FINES, FEES & DUE DATES
For more policy information, please see Library Services Policy.
BOOKS, AUDIO BOOKS & MAGAZINES:
Books, audiobooks, and magazines are due back in 3 weeks. The North Manchester Public Library does not charge any fees for late books, audios or magazines.
Patrons will be charged for lost items. Fee will be assessed at the circulation desk.
DVDS:
New DVDs (DVDs with yellow tape) can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Old DVDs (DVDs without yellow tape) can be checked out for a week at a time. New DVDs circulate at a fast past and this 3 day limit allows all patrons to have the opportunity to see new material in a timely manner. There is a $5 late fee per day, per DVD for any overdue DVDs. This $5 fine not only covers staff time but is also consistent with what we charge for late equipment and hotspots.
Patrons will be charged for lost items. Fee will be assessed at the circulation desk.
EQUIPMENT:
Hotspots can be checked out for one week at a time. There is a $5 late fee per day the hotspot is late. For more information on Hotspot policies, click HERE.
For check out times for other equipment, please click HERE. There is a $5 late fee per day for any overdue USB drives, Bike Locks, PBS Kids Tablets and the Code-A-Pillar.
Patrons will be charged for lost items. Fee will be assessed at the circulation desk.
Books, audiobooks, and magazines are due back in 3 weeks. The North Manchester Public Library does not charge any fees for late books, audios or magazines.
Patrons will be charged for lost items. Fee will be assessed at the circulation desk.
DVDS:
New DVDs (DVDs with yellow tape) can be checked out for 3 days at a time. Old DVDs (DVDs without yellow tape) can be checked out for a week at a time. New DVDs circulate at a fast past and this 3 day limit allows all patrons to have the opportunity to see new material in a timely manner. There is a $5 late fee per day, per DVD for any overdue DVDs. This $5 fine not only covers staff time but is also consistent with what we charge for late equipment and hotspots.
Patrons will be charged for lost items. Fee will be assessed at the circulation desk.
EQUIPMENT:
Hotspots can be checked out for one week at a time. There is a $5 late fee per day the hotspot is late. For more information on Hotspot policies, click HERE.
For check out times for other equipment, please click HERE. There is a $5 late fee per day for any overdue USB drives, Bike Locks, PBS Kids Tablets and the Code-A-Pillar.
Patrons will be charged for lost items. Fee will be assessed at the circulation desk.