The Wharton Public Library maintains collections of books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, magazines and newspapers for use by the public.
Circulation of these items is restricted to patrons with a valid library card.
LOAN PERIODS:
Books (Adult & Juvenile)– 21 days
New and Special Books (Adult)– 14 days
Audiobooks (Adult & Juvenile)– 21 days
Music CDs– 21 days
DVDs and Blu-Rays– 14 days
New DVDs and Blu-Rays– 7 days
Magazines– 14 days
Museum Passes - 4 days
Newspapers– not loaned out
RESERVE/INTERLIBRARY LOAN: Books or materials requested via InterLibrary Loan may have a shorter loan period as established by the lending library or library consortium. Fines will be assessed using the Wharton Public Library’s schedule.
FINES: Any item exceeding the normal or special loan time will be charged:
Books (Adult & Juvenile)– $0.15 per day up to $5.00 each
Audiobooks (Adult & Juvenile)– $0.15 per day up to $5.00 each
Music CDs– $0.15 per day up to $5.00 each
DVDs– $1.00 per day up to $5.00 each
Magazines– $0.15 per day up to $5.00 each
RENEWALS and AUTORENEWALS:
All types of items, with the exception of the Museum Passes, can be renewed up to three times.
Eligible materials will automatically renew three days before the item's due date if there are no outstanding holds on the item and the patron owes less than $10.00 in fines. Patrons who receive their notifications via email will also be notified when items have been autorenewed.
