Home Up


Library Cards

 

YOU MUST HAVE YOUR LIBRARY CARD WITH YOU TO CHECK OUT.

Your valid Germantown Community Library card entitles you to:

Check out materials from the Washington County Consortium of Online Libraries (WACCOOL).  This includes the Germantown Community Library, West Bend Community Memorial Library, Hartford Public Library, Kewaskum Public Library, and Slinger Public Library.
Check out materials through the Mid-Wisconsin Library System (TIGER).
Check out materials through Inter-Library Loan (ILL).

You are responsible for materials borrowed on your card. If your card is lost or stolen, please call the Germantown Community Library at 262-253-7760.

Patrons may hold only one valid Germantown Community Library Card.

Who may obtain a Germantown Community Library card:

Residents of the following library systems are eligible to obtain a Germantown Community Library card: Mid-Wisconsin, Eastern Shores, Waukesha County, South Central, Winnefox, Manitowoc-Calumet, Outagamie-Waupaca and Nicolet.
Any Milwaukee County student enrolled in the Germantown School District as part of the Chapter 220 program.
Residents of Menomonee Falls, WI, and Brookfield, WI, are limited to a check-out of two (2) items.

How to apply for a Library card:

You must apply in person at the Germantown Community Library.
Adult applicants (age 18 and above) must present identification showing their current address i.e., driver's license, checkbook, utility bill, student I.D.
Children wishing to register for a Library card must be able to write their full name or be in kindergarten. The custodial parent is required to sign his/her child's Library card application.

If you lose your card:

There is a $2.00 charge to replace lost cards. Replacement cards will be issued only if all materials checked out on the old card have been returned and all fines/fees paid.  Library cards, including replacement cards, will NOT be issued to anyone who cannot present proper identification.

You MUST have your library card with you in order to check out.  If you come to the library and have forgotten your card:

Up to 15 chosen items can be put on temporary hold at the Circulation Desk.  They will be held for you for 3 working days. 
 

 

Home ] Library Policies ] Library Admin. ] Your New Library ]

Last modified: July 21, 2005