Services

Circulation Policy

Inter-Library Overdue Fines

• Books & Magazines- 2 weeks $0.20/day (adult) & ​ $0.10/day (child)
• Dvds/Cds/Cassettes – 1 week $0.50/day

Salem Library is FINE FREE! We do request patron return library items on time as a courtesy to other users.

Computer Use Policy

• Patrons 18+ are allowed 1 hour a day
• Patrons 10th grade and under are allowed 1/2 hour day & must have a parent/guardian sign a Technology Agreement Form

Fee: $50 per use of meeting space. The fee helps offset part of the cost of heat, electricity, air conditioning, custodial services, etc.

Meeting space in the Amy Hetty Reckless’ Center may be used by library and non-profit community groups . Library and library-related activities will be given first preference in scheduling. Please note that the meeting space is on the lower level of the library and is NOT handicapped accessible.

Request for space reservation should be made with the Salem Free Public Library as far in advance as possible. The request shall include the name of the group, purpose of the meeting name of contact, telephone number, hours of meeting, number of people expected and arrangements for payment of the fee.

Use of Center space by a community group does not constitute an endorsement of the group’s mission or program by the library or the City of Salem. Groups using the Center may not advocate any illegal activity, nor shall they engage in any activity contrary to the policies of the library/center.

The Center does not set up tables and chairs, nor provide janitorial services for groups using the Center. The Center is not responsible for publicity, assembling or dismantling exhibits, or storage of non-Center material or equipment. The Center does not provide a telephone, or an answering or message service for the meeting room.

• Portable easels and boards may be used for hanging objects. Nothing is to be attached to the walls.
• Proof of insurance for all users must be provided.
• Art shows and other exhibitions may be permitted by established groups which will assume all liability and present proof of insurance coverage.
• All weapons and firearms are restricted at the Center and on the premises
• The Center must be left neat and clean. Tables and chairs should be returned to the positions in which they were found. A sweeper will be provided for cleanup and all trash must be removed from the premises when leaving.
• Groups are asked to report the number of persons attending the meeting to library staff for library statistical records.

The Library Board/Center may refuse meeting space to any group that has an outstanding use fee; has left the Center facilities in poor condition or is disruptive in any way. The Library Board/Center reserves the right to stop any meeting in progress if this policy is violated. The Board of the Salem Free Public Library must be contacted concerning any special arrangements needed for any events.