Library Cards
Age Requirements
- Adults 18 years or older
- Children 5-17 years old
- A parent or guardian must have a library card before issuing a card.
How to Get a Library Card
- Bring 2 forms of ID to the library.
- Current Driver's License, or another state or federally issued Photo ID card.
- Proof of current physical address (checkbook, utility bill, receipt, etc.)
- P.O. Box addresses must be verified with proof of current physical address.
- Fill out a Library Card Application Form for each cardholder online or in person.
- The owner of the library card has the sole information about the materials they check out.
- A waiver must be filled out and signed by the cardholder if they want information released to someone else.
Cost of a Library Card
Residence | Age | Cost |
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Inside City Limits | Adults | Free |
Inside City Limits | Children (5-17 years old) | Free |
Outside City Limits | Adults | $10.00 (Yearly fee payable by cash, check, or credit card) |
Outside City Limits | Children (5-17 years old) | $5.00 (Yearly fee payable by cash, check, or credit card) |
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.
Library Account Renewals
Library accounts are renewed every year. Patrons that live outside city limits will need to pay their yearly fee at this time.
Replacing a Lost Library Card
- $3.00 to replace a library card
Notifications
- Methods of notification for late items:
- Text
- All bills for late items will be sent by mail.
- Method of notification for items placed on Reserve:
- Text
- Phone
Late Fees
- $0.10 per day for all books and audiobooks.
- $0.50 per day for DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs and Playaways.
- $1.00 per day for video games.
When late fees reach $5.00, your account will be suspended until your your fees are paid.
Any items due while the library is closed may be placed in the book drop at the front of the building. Fines will not be charged for the day(s) the library is closed.
Overdue Item Process
If an item is overdue for:
- 1 Week
- You will receive either an E-mail, text, or phone call about the late items.
- 2 Weeks
- You will receive either an E-mail, text, or postcard. Postcards have a $0.50 postage charge.
- 3 Weeks
- You will receive either an E-mail, text, or a letter. Letters have a $0.75 postage charge.
- 4 Weeks
- You will receive a bill with a postage charge of $0.75.
Lost and Damaged Items
These items will be assessed a $5 processing fee per item in addition to the cost of the item.
Copying and Fax Services
Copies
- Black and White
- 8-1/2" x 11" copy is $0.10 per side.
- Color
- 8-1/2" x 11" copy is $0.20 per side.
Faxes
- Sending a fax is $2.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page.
- Receiving a fax is $0.10 per page.
- Fax Number: 479-373-6306
Scanning
Documents scanned to an E-mail are free.
City Ordinance: Library Fees and Charges
Please check the city ordinance regarding library fees.
Library Fines and Fees
Please click here for the fines and fees schedule.
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Stephanie Freedle
Library Manager
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Leah Humphrey
Young Adult Coordinator
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Stephanie Reed
Assistant Manager
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Lacy Snarr
Program Coordinator
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Library
Physical Address
205 E Jefferson
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Mailing Address
205 E Jefferson
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
Phone: 479-524-4236