What You Should Know

Check Out Limits

To check out items from the library, you must have a library card. Adults may check out 20 items. Of these 20 items, 6 may be DVDs, 2 may be a new release, and 1 may be a video game. Children may check out 10 items. Of these 10 items, 6 may be DVDs, 2 may be a new release and 1 may be a video game.  

   


Check Out Period

All DVDs and video games can be checked out for 1 week. All books, CDs, CD / Books, paperbacks and magazines can be checked out for 2 weeks. New Releases, DVDs and video games can be renewed 1 time. Other items can be renewed 2 times. Items with reserves may not be renewed. Please visit the library, call 479-524-4236 during business hours, or go to your account through Polaris to renew an item. Please look at our checkout page for further details.  

   

Computers

The library has 11 computers which are Internet accessible. Adults 18 and over can use a computer. All minors must have a parent or guardian sign an Internet permission slip to use the adult or young adult computers. This permission slip is kept on file or on the child's library record. There are 4 AWE computers in the children's room for children's use.  A parent/caretaker must be in the children's room for the child to use the computer. Copies are $0.10 a page for black and white and $0.20 a page for color for a letter size page.  Please see the library fines and fees page on the fee information page for more details.

  

Card Catalog

There is one card catalog in the adult computer area, and one card catalog in the children's room. You may look for items by title, subject or author.


If you need assistance, please ask a member of the Library Staff. We are happy to assist you!

Please call 479-524-4236 about any questions regarding the Siloam Springs Public Library.