The Colfax Public Library will issue a library card without charge to any resident in the surrounding area. Out-of-state residents will be charged a one-time $10.00 fee. A $2.00 fee will be charged for replacement library cards. To obtain a card the individual must present the following:
- Present a valid driver’s license
- Current ID with residence address, or current utility bill with address.
- For temporary resident, such as a foreign exchange student, the sponsor must accompany the student to vouch for residency.
- Complete and sign registration form, including township. A student must give permanent and temporary address.
- A child under the age of 18 years old must have the parent or guardian read and sign the registration form. The parent or guardian is responsible for any fines, damages or loss of library materials.
Patron library accounts expire every twelve months. When the patron’s library account expires, the account will be blocked by the online system. The patron may call or stop by the library to renew their accounts.
The individual, parent, or guardian as appropriate to whom the card is registered is responsible for all fines, losses, or damages against their card. New cards will not be issued until all fines or other fees accrued have been paid in full.
Children are eligible at the age of six (6) to register for a library card. The parent or guardian who signs for the child assumes financial responsibility for the books and other library materials that young patrons charge to their cards. The parent or guardian will assume any fines accrued from overdue library materials and also are responsible for any materials not returned or damaged. The library staff recommends that parents or guardians fully read and understand this policy rule since they take full responsibility for the young patron’s library account. There will be no exceptions to this rule.