Policies

  • Library cards are free to residents of Swayzee and Sims Township.
  • Non-resident cards cost $60 per year.
  • Student cards are available. Parents need to provide information when registering for the student cards.
  • PLAC (Public Library Access Cards) are available for $65 per year. This card allows access to all Indiana libraries. Patrons must have a Swayzee Public library card before a PLAC can be purchased.
  • Fines are accrued for late materials. Renewals may be made in-person or by phone. There is a limit to renewal of items acquired through Evergreen and those on hold for other patrons.
  • Internet/WiFi is available to patrons. Computers are available for use and MUST be used appropriately.
  • Black & White copies are ten cents per page; Color copies are 25 cents per page
  • Faxes are $1 per page, not counting the cover sheet
  • There is no limit to the number of books checked out per family. Patrons may keep books up to three weeks.
  • DVDs may be checked out for a week at a time.
  • Audiobooks may be checked out for a week at a time.
  • When the library is closed, books may be returned in either book drop: by the front door or in the box behind the library. DVDs should be returned to the book drop by the front door.
  • We reserve the right to ask anyone to leave who makes our patrons or employees feel uncomfortable. Failure to comply will result in consultation with law enforcement