1.         General policy:

•  Membership cards are in effect for a period of one year unless the member moves out of the library district.  
• Borrowing privileges are withheld if books are 3 weeks overdue or if fines exceed $2.00.
•  To renew membership, patron must show photo identification with current address, return all overdue items and pay all fines.
•  Anyone under 16 must have membership applications approved by a parent or guardian.   Applications do not leave the library and must be completed at the library.   The parent or guardian must present proof of eligibility.
•  Anyone who is 16 or older may obtain a card without the signature of a parent or guardian by presenting a driver's license or state identification card.

2.         Eligibility:  

•  Parchment Library District:   All residents of the Parchment Library District (whose boundaries are the same as the Parchment School District) are eligible for membership cards without charge.     Identification is required. (See below)
•  Property owners:   persons owning property or a business in the library district.    Proof of ownership (property tax receipts) is required.  
•  Teachers:   non-resident teachers employed by the Parchment School District.   Teachers may request a special Teacher's Card which may be used only for curriculum-related materials.    Identification is required.  
•  Reciprocal library patrons:   residents of the Kalamazoo Library District and the Portage District Library are eligible for a one-year reciprocal borrowing cards upon presentation of a valid Kalamazoo Public Library or a Portage District Library card and identification.
•  Michicard library patrons:   nonresidents who present a valid MichiCard from their home library are eligible to borrow materials at no charge.   In addition to the MichiCard , identification is also required.
•  Seniors:   Nonresidents 65 years or older are eligible for free card.    Identification is required.
•  Non-residents:   Non-residents not otherwise eligible for a free card may purchase cards on a yearly basis, with the same privileges as a resident card.   The charge for a card is on a household basis.   Each card will expire one year from the date of payment, and may be renewed at any time after the expiration date upon payment of another annual fee.   Fees charged to non-resident members will be set by the library's Board of Trustees subject to periodic review.    The current annual non-resident fee is:   $25.00.

3.         Identification:

Photo identification showing current address must be presented for those 18 and over.   A driver's license or state identification card is preferred.   If the photo id does not show the patron's current address, official mail (such as a bill) is acceptable, but personal correspondence is not.     Property tax receipts are required to confirm a non-resident owns property within the district.

4.         Replacement cards:

The first membership card for those eligible for free cards shall be issued at no charge.   Replacement shall be at no charge if the card is damaged due to normal wear and tear.   There is a $1.00 charge for the replacement of a lost card.

Approved       April 10, 1984

Amended       May 8, 1984

                        February 12, 1985

                        July 9, 1985

                        April 12, 1988

                        April 11, 1989

                        December 8, 1992

                        October 10, 2000

                        May 25, 2004