Library Policies

Roy Downs Memorial Library Policies

• Parents are responsible for all books checked out on their children’s cards, and for fines owed by their children.
• Check out period for print material is two weeks. DVDs and videos check out for a seven-day period.
• Late fines on books are $0.10 a day. Late fines on videos, Blu-Rays and DVDs are $2 a day.
• Any books that are not reserved by another patron may be renewed one time.
• Books may be returned to any library in Shelby County.
• Books not in Roy Downs Memorial Library collection may be requested on an inter-library loan.
• Non-print material (audio, videos / DVDs, CDs) from the Calera Library collection must be returned at the Calera location.
• A responsible adult must accompany all children under the age of 12 years.
• No smoking, eating, or drinking is permitted.

Computer Services & Policies

Computers are available for internet access, office, and children’s programs. To use these computers a patron must have:

• Valid library card in good standing
• Must have completed a computer usage form
• All patrons under 18 must have a parent sign their computer permission form
• Sign in at computer registration center
• All use of the computer must be completed 20 minutes before closing
• Wireless internet is available at the library