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Library Services Policy


  • Library cards are available for residents of Stark, Billings, and Slope Counties free of charge. North Dakota residents living outside of our member counties may receive a card for a $20 annual fee for a single person, $25 for a family (library cards for all members of the household.) Library cards will not be issued to children younger than four years old.
     
  • Temporary residents may obtain a limited use library card for a $20 annual fee. Privileges include check out of two physical items as well as access to electronic resources.
     
  • Library cardholders are responsible for communicating changes to address and/or telephone numbers.
     
  • If a patron needs a replacement library card there is $2.00 fee.
     
  • Patrons may check out up to 10 books, 5 audiobooks, 5 magazines, 5 movies per card and 2 Binge Boxes per card. Patrons may check out up to 2 book club kits. Adult patrons may also check out 1 video game; 1 of the Children’s devices (LeapFrog, MeReader) or Learning Bundles; 2 board games.
     
  • Lending periods: Books – 4 weeks; DVDs 1 week or 4 weeks, depending on length of content; Binge Boxes – 4 weeks; Magazines – 1 week; Board Games – 1 week; Video Games – 2 weeks; Children’s devices and learning bundles – 2 weeks; Book Club Kits – 8 weeks.
     
  • Dickinson Public Library does NOT charge late return fines. Lost or damaged items will be billed for replacement cost plus a processing fee. Delinquent bills for lost materials may be turned over to DCI for collection.  All family members are blocked when a bill is sent.
     
  • Computer access is permitted for library card holders in good standing. One guest pass per day may be obtained by showing photo ID at the circulation desk.
     
  • Printing from library computers: B&W copies - $0.15, Color copies - $0.25, oversize copies - $0.25.
     
  • Patrons may search for library materials and access their account online at http://www.dickinsonlibrary.org. To access your account you need the barcode number that is located on the back of your library card and a password (your last name.)
     
  • Check out our monthly activities calendar for details on programs offered for all ages.
     
  • For your convenience our outside book drop is located on the east side of the building, accessible through the alley. 
     
  • Please see our Rules of Conduct for more information regarding patrons under the age of 18.