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Story Time
Babies through preschool aged children and a parent or guardian are invited to join us for Story Time at the Library. Story Times are held Tuesdays at 6:15 PM and Fridays at 10:30 AM, October through April. A full calendar is available for upcoming Story Times. No registration is required.

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Services

* Accessible to handicapped

* Book clubs

* Book drop

* Computers

* Ellison machine

* Fax service

* Golden Buckeye card registration

* Internet access (Including WiFi)

* Laminator

* Meeting room

* Mobile Hotspot Lending

* Photocopier

* Scanner

* Story Time

* Summer Reading Program

* Tax forms

* Telephone Renewals

* Typewriter

* Voter registration

Volunteer Opportunities

Library volunteers play an important role in fulfilling our mission to offer programs and learning experiences to the community in order to enhance learning and literacy. Volunteer opportunities may include the following:

* Story time (reading or helping with crafts)

* Checking shelves

* Creating displays and/or display items

* Volunteering with our Friends of the Library organization.

If you are interested in donating your time and talents, please Contact Us at 419-375-2869.

Resources

*Audio-Enabled Books

* Books on CD

* Digital Content

* E-books

* High school yearbooks

* Inter-library loans

* Large print books

* Magazines

* Music CD's

* Newspapers

* Playaways

*STEAM Kits

* DVD & Blu-Ray collection

* Mobile Hotspots

* Launchpads

Fines and Fees

* Overdue fees:

Books and Magazines - $0.20 per day per item.

CDs and audio books - $0.50 per day per item.

DVDs and Blu-Rays - $1.00 per day per item.

Mobile Hotspots - $5.00 per day. 

STEAM Kits - $1.00 per day.

Launchpad Tablet - $2.00 per day

* A patron will pay up to $15.00 for fines. Any amount above $15.00 for overdue fees will be waived if the bill is paid for in full.

* In the event an item is lost, patrons will be assessed a $2.00 processing fee in addition to the cost of replacing the item.

Internet Use

The Fort Recovery Public library offers Internet access to patrons free of charge. Patrons wanting to use the Internet must read the acceptable Internet Use Policy and sign an agreement to comply with these policies. Please be aware that:

* The Fort Recovery Public Library is not responsible for content available on the internet.

* Patrons must have a library card present and must sign in at the circulation desk.

* Patrons under 18 must sign an agreement form along with a parent or guardian to use the Internet.

Lending Policy

* Every patron must show his/her library card to check out materials.

* Lost cards will be replaced for a $2.00 fee.

* Items can be renewed in person, online, or by phone no more than 2 times. If the item is requested by another patron, it may not be renewed.

* Patrons under 18 years of age cannot check out Blu-Rays or  DVDs.

* Patrons are limited to 10 (ten) movies at a time.