• Information:  Phone the library for answers to your questions, or stop in for help.  We also have information on a variety of how-to-projects.
• Reference materials:  The library has current reference books on many subjects and EBSO host database.
• Inter-Library Loan:  If we don't have the book you want in our collection, it can be borrowed from another library.
• Open Access Program - The library also participates in the Open Access Program, whereby you may check materials out of many public libraries in Iowa, free of charge.
• Computers:  Several computers are available at no charge and include access to the internet.  Word processing is also available for patron use.  The Job Service of Iowa database and the Des Moines, Urbandale, Indianola Public Libraries and other libraries across the state are available for searching.  If you need to compile a report or catch up on correspondence, stop by.
• Children's Services: Storytimes and Summer Reading Program.
• Equipment:  The following equipment is available for public use for a minimal charge: Photocopier, fax machine and digital camera. 
• Adult Programming:  Bookclubs / Discussion Groups. 

• Outreach:  Services are provided to home bound patrons.  The library also works with the local school district to provide library services including story telling.

• Talks and Tours:  The library staff is available for talks and tours to groups on request.
  

POLICIES

Library Cards

• Library cards may be obtained, free of charge, by anyone living in the City of Carlisle, City of Hartford, or rural residents of Polk and Warren Counties.  

• Individuals who reside in communities that do not have libraries or library services will be charged a fee for a library card.  

• Individuals residing in cities or towns served by a library that participates in the "Open Access Program"  may obtain a Carlisle library card at no charge.  

• A parent or guardian's signature is required for anyone under 18 years of age, before a library card can be issued.  The charge to replace a lost card is $1.

Borrowing Library Materials:  Patron is responsible for everything checked out on his/her card.

Return Policy: Library materials should be returned at the checkout desk if the library is open.  After hours, they may be put in the bookdrop at the end of the library parking lot.  Please do not return equipment, cassette tapes, or CDs in the outside bookdrop. 

Loan Period: Library materials are loaned for two weeks with a seven day grace period.  Items may be renewed if no one has requested them.

Overdue Materials: After the seven-day grace period, the fine is five (5) cents per item, per day, with a maximum fine of $5 for all items due.  The borrower is responsible for all items checked out in his/her name.

Lost or Damaged Materials:  Because materials must be replaced by the library, fees must be charged for lost or damaged materials.  In most cases, replacement cost of the lost or damaged materials will be charged.

For more information on any of the services mentioned, as well as others, please feel free to stop in or call us at 989-0909.