New Patron Information
Welcome to the Cimarron City Library!
Here are some things you might like to know about using your library:
Library Cards
We offer library cards to individuals who are 4th grade or older. To obtain a library card, new patrons must have photographic identification, a piece of mail with their current mailing address, and completed application form. A minor applying for a library card will need their guardian to supply photo ID and mail with current mailing address if the guardian does not already have a Cimarron City Library card. There is a 24 hour processing period before the new patron can check out material. New patrons are on limited status for the first two months and can only check out two items at a time and can not receive interlibrary loan service until the probationary period is over. Individuals who do not live or work in Gray County will pay a $25 annual fee for their card.
For Parents/Guardians
All parents/guardians are responsible for any materials checked out by minor children.
Borrowing Privileges
Books, CD audiobooks, and puzzles/games may be checked out for 14 days. In most cases items can be renewed up to 4 times with each renewal lasting 14 days. Items that are new or in demand will have limited renewals available. DVDs may be checked out for 3 days and are available for renewal if they are not new or in demand. Items that are checked out past the original check out period and 4 renewal periods are considered overdue and need to be returned promptly to avoid loss of privileges.
Returning Materials
We do no charge late fees. A fine will be applied if a book is lost or damaged. We have a book drop located to the left of our North entrance for after-hours returns. DVDs may not be placed in the book drop. A $1 fine will be placed on the account of the person who checked out the item if a DVD is returned in the book drop.
Holds
Holds and reserves can be made by phone, in person, or by using your online account. We will text or call you when the item becomes available. Please be considerate of other patrons who may be waiting for the item if it a new or popular item. Items with a long hold list may not be available for renewal.
Interlibrary Loan
If you are in need of an item we do not have at our library, we can request the item to be sent from a different library. Interlibrary loan requests can be made in person or by phone. In most cases allow two weeks for an interlibrary loan item to arrive, however it may take longer. This is a free service available to all patrons who have had a library card for at least two months and are in good standing.
Overdue Materials
In most cases we will automatically renew materials up to 4 times. If an item has been checked out longer than the original check out window and the 4 renewals, we will contact you to return the materials. If we do not receive a response in a timely manner, you risk the loss of your library privileges until the time that the overdue materials are returned of paid for. If the item is new or in demand we may contact you to return your items sooner.
Notices
Phone calls or texts will be made for overdue notices and holds.