Lending Policy
The Churubusco Public Library has a full complement of items available for lending.
New Patrons
Residents of Smith Township in Whitley County, or Green Township in Noble County, may obtain a library card from the Churubusco Public Library at no cost. All new patrons must provide proof of address in the form of a driver's license, car registration, utility bill, or personal check. Noble County residents must also show a valid Noble County Library card. Children may get a card with the permission of their parents/guardians who have a valid card at the Churubusco Public Library.
Individuals who live outside of our service area may also obtain a library card by purchasing a membership for $25 annually, or by purchasing a PLAC (Public Library Access Card) from their home library. Students who live outside of our service area, but who attend school at Smith-Green Community Schools, may obtain a library card. Parents must give permission and show proof of attendance as well as proof of address.
Resident cards are good for three years; memberships are good for one year. All first cards and renewal cards are free. The fee for replacing lost or destroyed cards is $1 per card.
- Books, magazines, and audio books may be checked out for 2 weeks, and have a 7 day grace period. After seven days, a 25¢/day fine will be incurred on each item
- Videos, DVDs, and certain reference items may be checked out for 3 days, with no grace period. A $1.00/day fine will be incurred on each item
- Book Buddies may be checked out for two weeks, but do not have a grace period, and have a $1.00/day fine
- There is no cap on the amount of fines accrued. Letters will be sent on overdue items at a cost of $1.00 plus postage
- There is a limit of 20 items checked out at a time, and a limit on videos/DVDs
- Individuals age 5-11 can check out 1 video/DVD at a time
- Individuals age 12-15 can check out 2 videos/DVDs at a time
- Individuals ages 16+ can check out 3 videos/DVDs at a time
- Books, magazines, and audio books may be renewed up to three times
- Items may be renewed by bringing them in to the library, calling, emailing, or using the online catalog (see Contact for phone number and email address)
- Videos, DVDs, and Book Buddies, or materials on hold for another patron, may not be renewed
- You must have your library card with you each time you use the library
New Patrons
Residents of Smith Township in Whitley County, or Green Township in Noble County, may obtain a library card from the Churubusco Public Library at no cost. All new patrons must provide proof of address in the form of a driver's license, car registration, utility bill, or personal check. Noble County residents must also show a valid Noble County Library card. Children may get a card with the permission of their parents/guardians who have a valid card at the Churubusco Public Library.
Individuals who live outside of our service area may also obtain a library card by purchasing a membership for $25 annually, or by purchasing a PLAC (Public Library Access Card) from their home library. Students who live outside of our service area, but who attend school at Smith-Green Community Schools, may obtain a library card. Parents must give permission and show proof of attendance as well as proof of address.
Resident cards are good for three years; memberships are good for one year. All first cards and renewal cards are free. The fee for replacing lost or destroyed cards is $1 per card.