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Geauga County Public Library has been engaging, connecting, and inspiring Geauga County since 1963. With its six branches and mobile services fleet, Geauga County Public Library has become the community’s hub for discovery, lifelong learning, and growth through its diverse range of programs, growing collection of digital resources, and county-wide initiatives.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

To learn more about Geauga County Public Library and its branch locations, contact your local branch for additional information or chat with us online using the blue “Ask a Librarian” button below.

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Library Policies

This page outlines Geauga County Public Library’s policies and guidelines as approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees.

Introduction (100)

  1. Introduction (100)
  2. Hours of Service (120)
  3. Holidays & Other Closings (130)
  4. Social Networks (145)
  5. Library Volunteers (150)

Board Operations (200)

  1. Bylaws (210)
  2. Public Participation at Board Meetings (215)
  3. Library Board Trustees (250)
  4. Sunshine Law – Meetings (270)
  5. Staff in Charge (280)

Budget & Finance (300)

  1. Fund Balance (303)
  2. Budgetary Level of Control (304)
  3. Deposit of Public Funds (305)
  4. Federal Programs (306)
  5. Audit Committee (310)
  6. Execution of Contracts & Procurement (331)
  7. Acceptance of Gifts (350)
  8. Cash on Hand (360)
  9. Retention & Disposal of Public Records (370)
  10. Records Retention Schedule (370A)
  11. Credit Card Use (380)
  12. Investments (391)
  13. Hospitality (392)

Facilities & Equipment (500)

  1. Information Security (510)
  2. Use of Library Vehicles (522)
  3. Hazard Communications (525)
  4. Smoking & Tobacco Products (540)
  5. Animals in the Library (545)
  6. Maker Space & Digital Legacy Lab Use (550)
  7. Meeting Rooms (555)
  8. Study Rooms (558)
  9. Library Programming (560)
  10. Video Surveillance (570)
  11. Bulliton Boards, Public Use (581)
  12. Exhibits & Displays (590)

Collection & Reference (600)

  1. Materials Selection Policy (610)
  2. Reference Policy (630)
  3. Computer Use & Internet Policy (696)

Circulation (700)

  1. Confidentiality & Storage of Patron Personal Information & Circulation Records (710)
  2. Eligibility, Registration & Use of Library Card (711)
  3. Loan Periods, Renewals, Fines & Fees (731)
  4. Special Services (750)
  5. Limits on Juvenile Borrowing (785)
  6. Sale of Excess Library Materials, Equipment & Furnishings (796)

Public Relations (900)

  1. Support Groups (940)
  2. Behavior & Conduct in the Library (951)
  3. Youth Safety (952)
  4. Unattended Vulnerable Adults (955)
  5. Distribution & Display of Campaign Literature (960)
  6. Displaying Community Materials (965)
  7. Petitions, Surveys & Polling Places (970)

Library Policies

About Us

Geauga County Public Library has been engaging, connecting, and inspiring Geauga County since 1963. With its six branches and mobile services fleet, Geauga County Public Library has become the community’s hub for discovery, lifelong learning, and growth through its diverse range of programs, growing collection of digital resources, and county-wide initiatives.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

To learn more about Geauga County Public Library and its branch locations, contact your local branch for additional information or chat with us online using the blue “Ask a Librarian” button below.

Ask A Librarian

Library Policies

This page outlines Geauga County Public Library’s policies and guidelines as approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees.

Introduction (100)

  1. Introduction (100)
  2. Hours of Service (120)
  3. Holidays & Other Closings (130)
  4. Social Networks (145)
  5. Library Volunteers (150)

Board Operations (200)

  1. Bylaws (210)
  2. Public Participation at Board Meetings (215)
  3. Library Board Trustees (250)
  4. Sunshine Law – Meetings (270)
  5. Staff in Charge (280)

Budget & Finance (300)

  1. Fund Balance (303)
  2. Budgetary Level of Control (304)
  3. Deposit of Public Funds (305)
  4. Federal Programs (306)
  5. Audit Committee (310)
  6. Execution of Contracts & Procurement (331)
  7. Acceptance of Gifts (350)
  8. Cash on Hand (360)
  9. Retention & Disposal of Public Records (370)
  10. Records Retention Schedule (370A)
  11. Credit Card Use (380)
  12. Investments (391)
  13. Hospitality (392)

Facilities & Equipment (500)

  1. Use of Library Vehicles (522)
  2. Hazard Communications (525)
  3. Smoking & Tobacco Products (540)
  4. Animals in the Library (545)
  5. Maker Space & Digital Legacy Lab Use (550)
  6. Meeting Rooms (555)
  7. Study Rooms (558)
  8. Library Programming (560)
  9. Video Surveillance (570)
  10. Exhibits & Displays (590)

Collection & Reference (600)

  1. Materials Selection Policy (610)
  2. Reference Policy (630)
  3. Computer Use & Internet Policy (696)

Circulation (700)

  1. Confidentiality & Storage of Patron Personal Information & Circulation Records (710)
  2. Eligibility, Registration & Use of Library Card (711)
  3. Loan Periods, Renewals, Fines & Fees (731)
  4. Special Services (750)
  5. Limits on Juvenile Borrowing (785)
  6. Sale of Excess Library Materials, Equipment & Furnishings (796)

Public Relations (900)

  1. Support Groups (940)
  2. Behavior & Conduct in the Library (951)
  3. Youth Safety (952)
  4. Unattended Vulnerable Adults (955)
  5. Distribution & Display of Campaign Literature (960)
  6. Displaying Community Materials (965)
  7. Petitions, Surveys & Polling Places (970)

Library Policies

About Us

Geauga County Public Library has been engaging, connecting, and inspiring Geauga County since 1963. With its six branches and mobile services fleet, Geauga County Public Library has become the community’s hub for discovery, lifelong learning, and growth through its diverse range of programs, growing collection of digital resources, and county-wide initiatives.

Have Questions? We’re Here to Help

To learn more about Geauga County Public Library and its branch locations, contact your local branch for additional information or chat with us online using the blue “Ask a Librarian” button below.

Ask A Librarian

Library Policies

This page outlines Geauga County Public Library’s policies and guidelines as approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees.

Introduction (100)

  1. Introduction (100)
  2. Hours of Service (120)
  3. Holidays & Other Closings (130)
  4. Social Networks (145)
  5. Library Volunteers (150)

Board Operations (200)

  1. Bylaws (210)
  2. Public Participation at Board Meetings (215)
  3. Library Board Trustees (250)
  4. Sunshine Law – Meetings (270)
  5. Staff in Charge (280)

Budget & Finance (300)

  1. Fund Balance (303)
  2. Budgetary Level of Control (304)
  3. Deposit of Public Funds (305)
  4. Federal Programs (306)
  5. Audit Committee (310)
  6. Execution of Contracts & Procurement (331)
  7. Acceptance of Gifts (350)
  8. Cash on Hand (360)
  9. Retention & Disposal of Public Records (370)
  10. Records Retention Schedule (370A)
  11. Credit Card Use (380)
  12. Investments (391)
  13. Hospitality (392)

Facilities & Equipment (500)

  1. Use of Library Vehicles (522)
  2. Hazard Communications (525)
  3. Smoking & Tobacco Products (540)
  4. Animals in the Library (545)
  5. Maker Space & Digital Legacy Lab Use (550)
  6. Meeting Rooms (555)
  7. Study Rooms (558)
  8. Library Programming (560)
  9. Video Surveillance (570)
  10. Exhibits & Displays (590)

Collection & Reference (600)

  1. Materials Selection Policy (610)
  2. Reference Policy (630)
  3. Computer Use & Internet Policy (696)

Circulation (700)

  1. Confidentiality & Storage of Patron Personal Information & Circulation Records (710)
  2. Eligibility, Registration & Use of Library Card (711)
  3. Loan Periods, Renewals, Fines & Fees (731)
  4. Special Services (750)
  5. Limits on Juvenile Borrowing (785)
  6. Sale of Excess Library Materials, Equipment & Furnishings (796)

Public Relations (900)

  1. Support Groups (940)
  2. Behavior & Conduct in the Library (951)
  3. Youth Safety (952)
  4. Unattended Vulnerable Adults (955)
  5. Distribution & Display of Campaign Literature (960)
  6. Displaying Community Materials (965)
  7. Petitions, Surveys & Polling Places (970)