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Richmond, RI's public library since 1880

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Loan Periods
Loan Limits
Renewals
Fines and Fees

Library Card
Your Clark Memorial Library card or valid library card from another OSL library entitles you to:

Borrow materials from the Clark Memorial Library or any OSL library.
Access the online library catalog.

You are responsible for materials borrowed on your card. If your card is lost or stolen, please call the library at 364-6100.

Getting a Library Card
Bring valid identification, such as a driver's license, school ID, or any mail or official receipt which includes your name and current address. You will receive your library card and may check out materials at that time.

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Loan Periods

Material Type	Loan Period
Books, CDs, and Audiocassettes	3 weeks
Video tapes/DVDs/Magazines	1 week
Zoo/Museum Passes	1 day

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Loan Limits
Certain materials have limits on how many items you can borrow at one time.

Material Type	Number of Items
Total	40

Video Tapes/DVD's	4
Museum Passes	1

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Renewals
Materials can be renewed in person at the library, over the phone (364-6100), or through the online catalog. An item can not be renewed if someone else has a hold on it. Items can not be renewed more than three times and you will not be able to renew an item online if you have overdue fines.

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Fines and Fees
While all of the library's programs and most of the services are free, charges are required for certain services, replacement of lost items, or fines for overdue materials.

Overdue Fines

Material Type	Per Day	Maximum
Books, CD's, Audio Cassettes	$.10	$5
Video Tapes	$1	$10

Other Charges

Type	Charge
Lost Items Fax Machine	Cost of the item $1.00 - 1st page $.50 ea. additional page	$1.00/page to receive.
Photocopy	$.10/page
Computer Printout	$.10/page

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