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Here we lay out the rules of the library and our policies

Rules of the Library

These policies and procedures are designed to ensure that all patrons are able to enjoy library materials and spaces in comfor and safety. Policies are created with the approval of the Board of Trustees. If you have questions about any of our policies, please contact the Board!

Policies & Procedures

• 3D Printing Policy

• Background Check Policy

• Borrowing Procedure

• Child Safety Policy

• Computer Guidelines

• Computer Use Policy & Internet Disclaimer

• Displays & Exhibits

• e-Receipts

• Ethics Policy

• Face Masks in Library Buildings

• Fines & Fees - Overdue Fines

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Group Visits

• Investment Policy

• Noise Policy

• Non-Discriminatory Service Policy

• Principles of Access / Circulation Policy

• Public Meeting Room Policy

• Refund Procedures

• Renewals and Loan Period Policy

• Rules of Conduct

• Social Media

• Statewide Borrowing

• Wireless Guidelines

Upcoming Events
Virtual ESL Classes
Mon, Nov 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Tue, Dec 01, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Denali's Dinosaurs!
Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Ever wonder what Denali looked like 70 million years ago? Learn about our Cretaceous past in this program! You will need an email... more
Ever wonder what Denali looked like 70 million years ago? Learn about our Cretaceous past in this program! You will need an email address to register.
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Wed, Dec 02, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Explore an Ancient Cave!
Wed, Dec 02, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Explore a room in one of the longest caves in the world, Wind Cave, and let one of its rangers tell you how it got that way, and what... more
Explore a room in one of the longest caves in the world, Wind Cave, and let one of its rangers tell you how it got that way, and what can be found inside! You will need an email address to sign up!
Virtual ESL Classes
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for high beginners and intermediate... more
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for high beginners and intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Thu, Dec 03, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Visit the Island of the Blue Dolphins!
Thu, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Visit the Channel Islands virtually, and see what archaeological evidence there is for the woman in the classic children's book "Island... more
Visit the Channel Islands virtually, and see what archaeological evidence there is for the woman in the classic children's book "Island of the Blue Dolphins." You need an email address to join.
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Fri, Dec 04, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Sat, Dec 05, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Sun, Dec 06, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Mon, Dec 07, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Holidays Around the World
Mon, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Explore how different countries and cultural groups may celebrate the season using our Holiday Cultural Trees exhibit at the Durham... more
Explore how different countries and cultural groups may celebrate the season using our Holiday Cultural Trees exhibit at the Durham Museum. You will need an email address to register.
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Tue, Dec 08, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Master Gingerbread Architect!
Tue, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us for a talk with Beatriz Muller, a master sugar artist who has created award-winning works of gingerbread and icing! Learn how... more
Join us for a talk with Beatriz Muller, a master sugar artist who has created award-winning works of gingerbread and icing! Learn how she chose this as a career! You will need an email to register.
Teen Board Games/Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tue, Dec 08, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dyer-Schererville - Zoom
Teens are invited to play games, such as sketchful.io, that can be played online while we hang out on Zoom! We will brainstorm future... more
Teens are invited to play games, such as sketchful.io, that can be played online while we hang out on Zoom! We will brainstorm future program ideas. Ask how (TAB) can count toward volunteer hours!
Virtual Storytime - December Unwrapped Reads
Wed, Dec 09, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new... more
Children are invited to join us for a special virtual present: a December-themed picture book to be unwrapped and read! Hear a new story each day this month!
Genealogy Class: Find A Grave Overview - The Infamous and Famous in Cemeteries
Wed, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Dale Hoppe will give a basic overview of Find A Grave including recent changes, plus he will speak about cemetery tourism; sharing the... more
Dale Hoppe will give a basic overview of Find A Grave including recent changes, plus he will speak about cemetery tourism; sharing the the infamous and famous people he has found during his vacations.
Teen Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us for a night of virtual trivia! This game will feature general trivia questions. Test your knowledge and win a prize! Ages 11 -... more
Join us for a night of virtual trivia! This game will feature general trivia questions. Test your knowledge and win a prize! Ages 11 - 17. Registration is required for this virtual event.
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