Willard Library
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It is our mission to provide access to historical, recreational, educational, and cultural materials and services free of charge to all community residents, regardless of age, race, class, or gender. When you obtain a Willard Library card, you are celebrating an Evansville tradition of 120 years-patronage of the oldest public library in Indiana. The Willard Library staff looks forward to providing you with the personalized service for which the Library has been known since 1885.
Circulation Policies
- All items not marked as "Reference" or "Special Collection" may be borrowed.
- Loan Period is 2 weeks.
- Renewals for an additional 2 weeks may be made by phone, e-mail, or in person. Items on hold for another patron may not be renewed.
- Borrowing Limit is 100 items at a time, per patron.
- Holds may be placed in person, by phone, or by e-mail for any item in circulation or on order. Notification of material availability is made by phone, mail, or e-mail. Items are available for pick up for eight days after notification is made.
- Book Returns may be made at the circulation desk during library hours, or 24 hours a day at the book return at the library entrance. Books may also be returned to any Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library location.
- Test Book Deposits of $10 (refundable) are required for GED and ASVAB test books.
- Overdue Fines of 70 cents per item are assessed for items overdue by 15 days or more. The maximum possible fine is $6 at a time.
- Loss/Damage Fines for lost or damaged items are determined by the librarian.
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