Policies and Procedures

Alpha Park Public Library has numerous policies regarding our services and materials. Here you will find basic information about how to get a library card, along with checkout periods for different library materials, from books to DVDs to much, much more. Also on this page are policies that affect the public, the staff, and the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Board’s by-laws and standing rules of order (procedures) are featured among the other policies.

Your Library Card

An Alpha Park Public Library card is issued to any resident living within District boundaries who presents proper identification showing current address. Parental signature is required for patrons under age 14. Cardholders may borrow items from all area libraries, check out equipment from the library, and access certain online databases. Patrons do not need a library card to use library facilities, use computers, or participate in library programs.

Persons who live in an area that is not served by a public library, and for whom Alpha Park is the closest library, may purchase a non-resident card. The current charge is $157.35 per year. For further information, please email the circulation department.

2024 Holiday Schedule

Library Policies

ALA Code of Ethics Bankrupt Patron Policy Board of Trustees Bylaws Board of Trustees Standing Rules Budget and Financial Practices Policy Cafeteria Plan Circulation Policy Computer and Internet Policy Conduct Ordinance Confidentiality Policy Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia Policy Ethics Statement for Public Library Trustees Equipment and Furnishings Use Policy Evacuation Policy Exhibit Case, Display, Bulletin Board, and External Signage and Displays Policy Exhibit Spaces and Bulletin Boards - American Library Association Freedom to Read Statement Freedom to View Statement Friends of the Library Policy FOIA Policy and Form Giftban Policy Gifting and Donor Recognition Policy Identity Protection Policy Indemnification and Insurance Policy Internet Registration and User Agreement Policy Institutional Card Holders Investment of Public Funds Policy Lost, Damaged, Overdue Materials, And Fees for Other Services Policy Meeting Room Policy.pdf Notary Services Policy Open Meetings Act Policy Paid Sponsorship Policy Parking Lot Policy.pdf Personnel Policy Photography and Video Policy Prevailing Rate of Wages Policy Public Participation Reference Policy Security Surveillance System Policy Special Reserve Fund Policy Teacher Loan Policy Tort Levy Expenditure and Risk Management Unattended and Disruptive Children Policy Whistleblower Protection Policy

**Public Act 97-609 amended the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/7.3) effective January 1, 2012, for employers that participate in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Required information is available in the Business Office of the library, first floor.**

Website Accessibility Policy

Alpha Park Public Library is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Alpha Park Public Library has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at (309) 697-3822

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Alpha Park Public Library has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Alpha Park Public Library regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at (309) 697-3822.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.