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)

Not-for-profit Groups:

• $20 for up to 4 hours
• Additional pricing given upon request

*If a not-for-profit group is charging for an event that is held at the library, they will be charged the “for-profit” fee of $45.00 for up to 4 hours. Additional pricing given upon request.  

For-profit Groups:

• $45 for up to 4 hours
• Additional pricing given upon request.
• Use of library's audio-visual/computer equipment during your meeting/event: an additional fee of $10 will be charged

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

Not-for-profit Groups:

• $150 for up to 4 hours
• Additional $50 charge for more than 4 hours

For-profit Groups

• $200 for up to 4 hours
• Additional $50 charge for more than 4 hours

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