Library cards are issued free to anyone residing within the Dixon
city limits. Proof of current address is required at the time
of registration.
Children of preschool age (who can print their first names)
through the 8th grade may be issued a card when the application is
also signed by a parent or guardian.
Non-Residents
For those residing outside the Dixon city limits, a fee of $50 is
charged for a family membership. Individual cards are issued
to each member of the family and may be used in both departments
with the same rules applying to the cards as apply to cards of city
residents.
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Loans
Books, magazines, audiobooks, and music CD's are loaned for
a 2 week period. They may be renewed twice. Videos,
DVD's and cameras are loaned for 3 working days. Compact
discs, videos and cameras may be renewed one time. Items
may be renewed by phone.
Note regarding AV materials:
VHS--DVD
Any person 18 or older with a valid adult Dixon Public Library card
may check out up to up to 3 DVD's per card. Any
valid cardholder may check out up to 3 music CD's or audiobooks.
There is no fee; however, patrons will be charged for any damaged,
lost or stolen DVD's, compact discs or audiobooks.
Loan Periods
DVD's--1
week, no renewals
Musical Compact Discs--2 weeks
Audiobooks--2 weeks
Audiobooks or compact discs may be renewed twice.
DVDs check out for 1 week, no renewals.
A fine of $.50 per day will be
charged for each overdue media item. All media should be
returned directly to the desk. Items left in the outside book
drop are subject to a $.50 fine.
Because of copyright laws, all
title are restricted to home use only.
Late Materials
Overdue rates are $.10 per day per item for all books and
periodicals; and $.50 per day for all overdue media (DVDs, compact
discs, audiobooks) and overdue and/or unclaimed interlibrary loan
materials. A fine of $.50 per item is assessed for media items
dropped in the outside book drop.
