The
Library Board of Trustees sets all
policies. For more information on the library board,
click here.
Mission Statement
The Otsego County Library provides access to resources and services to
support evolving lifelong interests and information needs.
Library Cards
You can receive a free library card if you are a resident of Otsego County.
Non-residents are required to buy a card annually.
Please bring your card with you to check out materials.
Loan
Period
Books, compact discs, books on cassette, juvenile magazines, and story
boxes:
3 weeks
Magazines for adults and videos:
1 week
Hot reads:
10 days
Renewals
You may renew most
materials once unless the item is on hold for another patron . You may
renew your items by phone or from
our catalog's web page. Hot reads and
videos can not be renewed.
Limits
County residents are able to check out a total of
25
items.
Non-residents are able to check out a total of
10 items.
Limit of 3
for each card holder:
New books, New books on
cassette, New books on CD, New videos, non-fiction on the same subject.
Limit of 10 (including new items) for each card
holder:
Audiobooks and Videorecordings
A patron is also limited to three items if
they have been newly issued a library card.
Overdue Fines
Late fees for all books and materials are
$.05
a day
except for hot reads, story boxes, and videos which are$.50
a day.
Replacements
If you lose or damage a book you have checked out, you will be charged
the cost of the book. If you locate a book after having paid for it, you
will be reimbursed if you present your receipt within
90
days of paying for the item.
Reserve
If any materials you would like to use have been checked out, you can
have the item reserved. We will call you when the item is available.
Click here to place a reserve from our
library catalog's web page.
Michicard Users
Otsego County Library card holders can become Michicard users and may
check out books from any participating Michigan institutions.
Michicard users from outside the Gaylord area can check out a total of
10 items from our library.
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