Monday - Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Closed Sundays and Legal Holidays
Your first card is free. The barcode on the back of the card is your access to the circulation system.
Postage for an inter-library loan is $5 per book.
Books, audios and other materials – 2 weeks
Most videos – 3 days (Materials with multiple DVDs: 2 weeks)
Magazines – 3 days
Extended loan periods are available to our patrons on request.
If necessary, library materials may be renewed for two extra loan periods for a total borrowing period of 6 weeks, providing ther are no requests (holds) for the items. Bring items and your library card into the library to renew them. Items may be renewed by phone only once.
Requests may be placed on items currently checked out or on order. You will need your library card and the author and title of the item you wish to request. You will be notified as soon as it becomes available for you. Prompt pick-up is essential as we only hold items out of circulation for one week. If you are picking up an item on hold for someone else, please bring that person’s library card with you.
We have no set fines - you are welcome to donate to our "Guilty Jar" when you return your overdue items.
You are responsible for any library materials checked out on your card. If an item is lost, stolen or damaged beyond repair, the fee is the current replacement cost of the item plus a $5 processing fee.
The Hot Springs County Library catalog is on-line as part of the Wyoming Library Database (WYLD CAT). This database contains more than one million titles and it provides access to the collections of most public and academic libraries in the state. Along with WyLD Cat, our public access computers also offers Other Databases that have full text articles from magazines, newspapers, reference books, etc. Free classes in the use of these databases are available upon request.
The Hot Springs County Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. Please note that not all sources on the Internet provide accurate, complete or current information. All Internet resources accessible through the library are provided equally to all library users. Parents or guardians, not the library staff, are responsible for the Internet information selected and/or accessed by their children.
Library staff cannot provide in-depth training concerning Internet computer jargon or personal computer use. We may, however, be able to offer searching suggestions and answer questions. Because of other duties in the library, the staff may not always be available for training or instructional help.
Users must sign-in on the sheet provided at the front desk. Use your name or initials, the computer number available and the time you accessed the computer. The sign-in sheet will be shredded at the end of every day.
Sometimes staff will need to block out time on the computer for maintenance.
You may not use or install your own software programs on the Internet Access Computers. Do not change the configuration of any of the software or settings on the computers.
You are responsibility for any damage occurring to library hardware, software or the computers, due to inappropriate actions or inaction while using the computers. Fees will be assessed and charged to the patron or parent/guardian for a minor patron for repairs or replacement.
Children must be 8 years old to use the computers on their own, younger children may use the computers if accompanied by a responsible adult or an older family member. Children may have access to a full range of materials and resources available on the internet. It is up to the parent or guardian to decide what is or is not appropriate.
Computers are not to be used to create, transmit, print, or otherwise distribute: pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials. Viewing of certain materials in the public library may be considered improper in time, place or manner. Without wishing to censor access, the library staff reserves the right to prohibit material that in their judgement is inappropriate for viewing in this public area. This may include material that you do not find personally offensive. These policies are subject to change. Adequate notice will be given in writing and prominently displayed ten days before any changes go into effect.
To meet the needs of the people of Hot Springs County for information, cultural enhancement, and entertainment through print and related media. This will be done by collecting, organizing, and making available to the public significant books and other media and by giving guidance in their use.