How many items can a patron check out at one time?

• A patron may have up to 100 items checked out on their card at one time. 

How many holds may a patron have at one time?

• A patron may have up to 50 holds on their card at one time.

How long may a patron borrow the material?

• New Books - 2 weeks
• Books - 3 weeks
• Books on CD - 3 weeks
• Books on MP3 - Check out 4 at a time - 2 weeks
• DVDs/BluRays - Check out 10 at a time - 1 week
• Magazines - 1 week
• Library of Things - Check out 5 at a time - 1 week

Library Cards

• Library Cards for Shelby County Residents: FREE
• Lost Card Replacement: $2
• Nonresidential Card: $45
• Public Library Access Card (PLAC): $65

Overdue Materials Fees

• Hot Spots overdue fee: $5 per day
• Lost Hot Spots: $90 for lost equipment
• Library of Things overdue fees: $2.00 per day
• Overdue Material Fines on ALL  OTHER Library Materials: $0.25 per day

Black and White Copies

• $.10/ea: 8.5 x 11 inches
• $.20/ea: 8.5 x 14 inches
• $.25/ea: 11 x 17 inches

Color Copies

• $.25/ea: 8.5 x 11 inches
• $.40/ea: 8.5 x 14 inches
• $.50/ea: 11 x 17 inches

Envelopes

• $.15/ea: Business Size

Notary Service

• $2.00 per notarized document
  *Only certified staff members can notarize documents, please call ahead of time to check availability of the service or to schedule an appointment at (317) 398-7121 for Shelbyville, or (765) 818-1718 for Morristown.
• Please note that these certified staff are not attorneys licensed to practice law in Indiana. They are not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters (including immigration), or charge a fee for those activities.

Scanning

• $1.00 per 25 pages

Laminating

Maximum width of materials is 24 inches

• $1.00/ea: Smaller than 12 inches
• $2.00/ea: 12-24 inches

Faxing

• $1.50 first page / $.10 each additional page (cover sheet is free)
• Received faxes are $.10 per sheet

by phone or email

• $5 for the search
• plus any fees for copies/printouts
• (Request a genealogy search)

Meeting Rooms

• Must be reserved in advance
• Rental fees are $10/hour
• Rooms are not reserved until payment is received in full
• May be reserved for up to 8 hours per day
• May be reserved up to 12 months in advance
• Patrons paying for a full year may be eligible for a discounted group rate by contacting the library director
• Tech cart  (All rooms) and kitchenette (Room A only) available for an additional fee
• Room capacity: varies by room, check details when booking
• A  fee may be applied for any damage to the space or failure to clean up after your meeting

Learn more about the library's meeting rooms on our Meeting Spaces page.

Outdoor Plaza

• Must be reserved at least 2 weeks in advance
• Rental fees are $200/4-hour block
• Plaza is not reserved until payment is received in full
• May be reserved up to 8 hours per day
• May be reserved up to 12 months in advance
• Staff assistance may be requested for an additional cost
• A fee may be applied for any damage to the space or failure to clean up after your meeting

Learn more about the library's plaza on our Meeting Spaces page.

Study Rooms

• May be reserved at no cost
• May be reserved up to 3 hours per group
• May be reserved up to 2 times per week
• May be reserved up to 2 weeks in advance
• Room capacity : 4
• Special consideration may be given for longer uses by contacting branch management

Learn more about the library's study rooms on  our Meeting Spaces page.