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YOUR LIBRARY CARD
The Metropolis Public Library is funded by tax revenue. Therefore, any Metropolis City resident is eligible to have a borrower’s card with proof of name and current residence address within the city limits. There is no charge for a City resident to have a borrower’s card.
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A borrower’s card must be presented each time a user wishes to borrow library materials or use public library equipment. Items accepted for identification include, but are not limited to, a driver’s license or identification card, passport, or cancelled mail received at the applicant’s address.
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The signature of a parent/guardian/custodial caregiver is required on the application/permission letter for any child who applies for a borrower’s card and who has not attained the age of eighteen (18). High school students not possessing one of the above forms of proper identification may be required to have a custodial parent or guardian present at the time of application to verify his name and current city address.
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By signing the application/permission letter, the parent/guardian/custodial caregiver agrees to assume financial responsibility for all materials charged on the minor’s card.
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PROPERTY OWNER CARD
If you live outside the city limits of Metropolis, but own property inside the city limits, you are entitled to receive a library card. You must present your photo identification and the current year’s tax bill for the property. You must renew your card yearly.
NON- RESIDENT CARD
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Persons living outside the City may obtain a borrower’s card by paying a $35.00 fee and by providing proof of a permanent residence address. This fee is paid in lieu of the property taxes paid by the city residents.
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Borrowers’ cards are valid one year from the date of the original application. Before a borrower’s barcode number is re-validated, all registration information contained in the user record must be verified, and updated if necessary. All overdue material must be returned and all fines and/or fees must be paid in full before a borrower’s barcode number is re-validated. A borrower assumes full responsibility for all use made of the card.
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By signing the application form, the borrower agrees to comply with all library rules and regulations; to pay all fines; to be responsible for any loss or damage to materials; to provide immediate notice of any change of address; and to provide immediate notice if the card is stolen.
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A borrower is not permitted to use another person’s library card.