Using the Library
Checkouts
Adult Patrons may check out as many items as they can comfortably manage. DVD’s are limited to 5 per cardholder.
Youth Patrons may check out 5 books and 2 DVD’s at a time.
New Patrons may face stricter check out limits.
Overdue Materials
Materials checked out from JMPLD are not subject to overdue fines. This includes items borrowed through interlibrary loan and checked out at JMPLD.
Items that are damaged, lost, or otherwise missing are subject to replacement costs. Patrons are responsible for all items checked out to their cards.
Loans and Renewals
Items are loaned for 2 weeks. Renewals are also for 2 weeks. Renewals for items are only available if the item is free of holds. Items may be renewed a maximum of 4 times.
Holds
Patrons may place holds on any item found in the Library’s catalog. Once a hold is available, you will receive a phone call or email. Holds can be found on our Holds shelf and can then be taken to the Circulation Desk for checkout. Holds will be held for 2 weeks before they are returned. You can also sign-up for ShoutBomb, our text message notification system.
Library Cards
John Mosser Public Library District cards are available to all city residents and property owners inside the Library tax district.
Persons owning other Illinois Library cards will be allowed to check out materials.
Non-residents may purchase a card at $50/year and covers all members of the household.
Non-resident children may receive a free library card during the summer months to participate in the Summer Reading Program.
An adult wanting to register for a Library card, or replace a lost or stolen card, must bring at least one form of identification with their current name and address. This may include a driver’s license, property tax bill, utility bill, or a voter registration card.
Children may register for a Library card after the age of 2. Parents/Legal guardians are required to provide a signature on any application card for their child.
New Patrons must have cleared any previous accounts with other Libraries before receiving a library card from JMPLD. This includes the return of missing, overdue, or checked out materials and the payment of all fees and fines.
Public Computers
Adults may use the computers in the adult section only.
Sign-in is required and time is limited to 1 hour.
Pornography is not allowed.
A library card is not required to use the public computers.
Children may use the computers in the youth section only.
