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Using the Library

Using the library

library cards

To check out library material or use a library computer, you must present a valid Willard Library card.

There is no fee for a library card if you reside, work, or attend school in Evansville, and can verify your current address with a legal photo ID.

Indiana residents may receive a Willard Library card at no cost by displaying their home library card and verifying their current address with a legal photo ID.

Non-Indiana residents may receive a Willard Library card for a fee of $35 per year by displaying their home library card and verifying their current address with a legal photo ID.

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circulation policies

Borrowing Limit is 100 items at a time, per patron.

Books, magazines, and audiobooks are borrowed for 2 weeks; DVDs are borrowed for 1 week; eBook and eAudio loans vary in Libby and Axis360 but most range 2-3 weeks.

Renewals for an additional 2 weeks may be made by phonee-mail, or in person. Items on hold for another patron may not be renewed.

Holds may be placed in person, by phone, or by e-mail for any item in circulation or on order. Notification of material availability is made by phone, mail, or e-mail. Items are available for pick up for seven days after notification is made.

Book Returns may be made at the circulation desk during library hours, or 24 hours a day at the book return at the library entrance. Books may also be returned to any Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library location.

Test Book Deposits of $10 (refundable) are required for GED and ASVAB test books.

In addition to the GED and ASVAB, we also have test preparation books on the SAT, PSAT, and ACT. All of these are located behind the Adult Services Desk and require a ten-dollar deposit to borrow.

Overdue Fines of 70 cents per item are assessed for items overdue by 15 days or more. The maximum possible fine is $6 at a time.

Loss/Damage Fines for lost or damaged items are determined by the librarian.

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Escape to new worlds or relive tales of the past with our vast literary collection.

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additional services

We do tech, too! From photocopying to interlibrary book loans, take advantage of our auxiliary tech services to check things off your to-do list.

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