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Anyone living within the geographic boundaries of the community or within areas served by the library systems with which this library has a cooperative agreement may borrow from the Hortonville Public Library.

A registration card will be given to any person who requests a borrower's card. Each applicant must present positive proof of residence (driver's license, Wisconsin State identification card, current utility or telephone bill, checkbook with name and address imprinted, or an expired OWLSnet Library card.) All addresses will be verified. If an address cannot be verified, the librarian will send a borrower's card to the applicant through the U.S. mail system.

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Library Staff and Board

Library Staff

  • Carolyn Habeck, Director
  • Rita Nelson, Library Assistant
  • LuWan Visocky, Library Assistant
  • Linda Ziepke, Library Assistant

Library Board

  • Andrew Gitter
  • Maxine Hoewisch
  • Joanne Mueller
  • Dawn Olk
  • Dr. Heidi Schmidt
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Loan Periods

  • Books/Pamphlets 4 weeks
  • Magazines 2 weeks
  • Videos 1 week
  • CD-Roms 4 weeks
  • Books on CD 4 weeks
  • Music CD 2 weeks
  • Children’s materials 4 weeks
  • Children's music CD 2 weeks
  • Children's magazines 2 weeks

Interlibrary loan materials will be subject to the rules of the loaning library.

Most library materials may be renewed for two borrowing periods, except for those materials that have a reserve. Materials may be renewed in person, by calling the library during operating hours or using the InfoSoup online catalog.

Generally reference materials do not circulate. Upon request, some reference materials may be loaned for a 24-hour period.

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Computers, Photocopier and Fax

Use of public computers is available to patrons on first come, first-serviced basis. There is no charge for the use of the computers; however, in order to make the service available to as many patrons as possible, a time limit for usage has been imposed. Internet is available to patrons at no charge, the internet policy is posted at the workstation.

A printer is available. Printer paper will cost $.25 per sheet and must be paid for at the conclusion of the session.

Library staff is available for general assistance in operating the computer. However, they are not programmers and may not be able to help patrons with specific problems in a given program. Tutorial manuals will be provided when available.

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Donations

Gifts of Materials

The Hortonville Public Library welcomes memorials and donations of money or new library materials such as books and videos, as well as supplies and used books, videos, etc. Please see the donation policy for more information.

Fines and Overdues

The goal of the library fine is to promote the return of all library materials so that others may use them. The library is supported through tax revenues and the library must maintain the collection in a proper and orderly manner. Fines are the processing fees for overdue materials. Thus, the processing fees will be charged to those borrowers who fail to return library materials promptly.

  • Books/periodicals $.10 per day
  • Videos/CD-Roms $.10 per day
  • Interlibrary Loans $1.00 per day

If there is no response from the borrower after 45 calendar days, the matter will be turned over to the Village Attorney. All costs will be the responsibility of the borrower.

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Friends of Hortonville Library

Friends of Hortonville Library (FOHL) was established in April 1991. Membership is open to all persons interested in the library. Membership dues have been a major source of our funding. In years past FOHL has assisted with interior renovation of the library, sponsored bookmark contest in the schools, provided Books for Babies, sponsored used book sales and volunteered when extra help was needed at the library.

Contact FOHL at friendsofthehortonvillelibrary@gmail.com

Officers

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Objectives

  • Maintain an association of persons intersted in libraries and enjoy the fellowship of friends
  • Focus public attention on the library
  • Stimulate the use of the library's resources and services
  • Receive and encourage gifts and bequests to the library
  • Support and cooperate with the library in developing library services and facilities for the community

Activities

  • Annual ice cream social
  • Monthly book discussion group
  • Provide programs of interest to the community at large
  • Provide funding and support for special library functions
  • Monthly meetings as necessary and annual meeting

For more information about FOHL ask at the Hortonville Public Library.

Hortonville Public Library Building Fund

An account has been set up with The Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region, Inc. specifically for a building project.  You can donate directly to the fund at any time.   Send your donation to: Community Foundation For the Fox Valley Region, Inc.  4455 W Lawrence St. PO Box 563 Appleton, WI 54912 and specify Hortonville Public Library Building Fund.

Interlibrary Loan

If you are unable to locate an item in the library's online catalog, please stop at the circualtion desk for assistance. We may be able to loan the item from another library for you. In the case of borrowing materials through interlibrary loan, the rules of the lending library will be followed.

Reference Services

The Hortonville Public Library:

Reserves

Reserves may be placed by patrons either in person, by phone or through the use of the infosoup online catalog. Patrons will be notified by telephone or email when the materials are available. There is no charge to the patron for placing a reserve or for interlibrary loan services.

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