Welcome
We are delighted that you have taken the time to visit our website,
and hope that you will find it a pleasure to visit again and again!
The Library System views the Internet as another opportunity to serve
the citizens, offering them the most up to date information available.
With our mission statement always in mind, we continue to strive for
complete satisfaction in meeting your needs with this and all our services.
We always welcome comments, suggestions and insights that may help
us serve you better. If you have any suggestions for improvement of
this home page, let us know. Your feedback and customer satisfaction
is of the greatest importance to the Library System, as we have dedicated
ourselves towards meriting your continued patronage.
We send best wishes to you on your information travels!
Our Advisory Board
The Library Advisory Board is a seven member board appointed by the
County Commission. The Board meets the second Wednesday of each month
at 9:30am in the Administrative meeting room of the Southeast Branch Library.
The public is invited to attend.
Library Loan Periods
Library items may be renewed up to 2 times, unless there is a hold on the item. No renewals are allowed if the item has been requested by another patron.
New Books |
14 Days |
High Demand Books
(no renewals) |
14 Days |
Other Books |
21 Days |
AudioBooks * |
21 Days |
Music CDs * |
21 Days |
Magazines (no renewal) |
7 Days |
Videos (VHS & DVD) * |
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Feature Films/Fiction * |
3 Days |
Non-Fiction |
14 Days |
*The policy governing non-print library materials is to provide individual patrons the optimum convenience of use of these materials, at the same time ensuring their reasonable availability to all patrons. Patrons are reminded that non-print items do wear out and occasionally suffer from high-use damage. If problems arise, patrons are encouraged and advised to report item malfunction to library staff as soon as possible. *A Reminder: The Library is not liable for damage to machines used to play/view non-print items. Click here for a full copy of the Library's Non-Print Materials Policy
Library Fines and Fees
Printing Fees
Computer printing: $0.15 per page after the first 10
Microfiche/film printing: $0.15 per page after the first 10
Overdue Materials:
Books, Audiobooks, Music CDs, Magazines :
- $0.10 per day per item
- $5.00 maximum fine per item
Video Cassettes & DVDs:
- $1.00 per day per item
- $5.00 maximum fine per item
Lost / Damaged Materials:
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Replacement cost plus $6.00 processing fee.
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An exact replacement for a lost item will be accepted, but a $6.00 processing fee will still be assessed.
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Damaged materials needing bindary are a minimum $8.00 fee.
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For items no longer in print or available (fiction or non-fiction), the default replacement cost is $33.00 plus $5.00 processing fee / for DVDs or VHS $27.00 plus $6.00 processing fee/ for childrens books $22.00 plus $5.00 processing fee and for CDs $22.00 plus $5.00 processing fee.
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For a complete list of fines and fees, please contact your local branch.
Non-(Florida) Residents Cards may be obtained by paying a non-refundable annual fee of $30.00, a 6 month card fee of $15.00, a 3 month card fee of $7.50.