Pauline Haass Public Library
Circulation Policies

The following is a summary of current Pauline Haass Public Library circulation policies. The complete policy is available online (in PDF format) or at the library's checkout and reference desks.

LIBRARY CARDS
Residents of Waukesha County and other Wisconsin counties, age 5 and over may apply for a free library card.  Those under age 18 must have permission of a parent or legal guardian.  Proof of address is required for all applicants.  The library does not restrict access to any material by age, and does not take responsibility for children's use of its materials. This responsibility rests with the parent(s) or legal guardian(s). 

LOAN PERIODS 

• 3 weeks: most books and audiobooks
• 2 weeks: most new items
• 1 week:  most videos/DVDs, music CDs, CD-ROMs, magazines, pamphlets, adult and young adult music CDs

RENEWALS
If no other customers are waiting for an item, a user may renew it twice for the original circulation period. Renewals may be made in person, by telephone at 262-246-5180 during open hours, or online. Interlibrary loan materials from outside of Waukesha County may not be renewed.

FINES
Overdue fines are 20¢ per day per item (no grace period) for all materials except videos/DVDs, CD-ROMs, and children's books.  The fine for videos/DVDs, CD-ROMs and Interlibrary Loan materials is $1.00 per day per item. No overdue fines are charged for children's books (other children's items are assessed fines). Fines are not charged for days that the library is closed. 

DAMAGED OR LOST MATERIALS
A standard replacement fee, based on the item type, is charged for Pauline Haass Public Library’s damaged and lost materials valued at less than $50.00 each.  Items valued at $50.00 or more will be charged at current retail replacement costs. 

Items obtained for users from other libraries may be assessed the lost/damaged charges of the owning library.

No refunds are given if lost materials are found after having been paid for; the materials are the property of the individual who paid for them.