Residents of Milwaukee County whose home libraries have signed
the Member Agreement may receive a Milwaukee County Federated Library System
(MCFLS) card at the Whitefish Bay Public Library. Restrictions and requirements are usually uniform with other
MCFLS member libraries. Exceptions to
the MCFLS guidelines and local restrictions are made at the approval of the
Library Director.
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Patron must present photo identification and
documentation with a current address. A
patron who has no photo identification must present two documents with a current
address.
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Registration cards must be filled out and signed at the
library. An exception may be made with
the Library Director’s approval.
·
Patrons 65 years and older qualify for senior
status. See the Circulation policy for
details.
Registration -- Minor
·
Registration of a minor under 16 years of age requires
the signature of a parent or legal guardian.
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A minor must be able to print his/her first and last
name in the area designated on the registration card.
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Parents or legal guardian may restrict a minor’s access
to computer and/or media usage.
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Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the
materials borrowed on that card, including any fines or fees incurred.
Patron registration expires every two years, at which time
patrons must present identification with a current address to update the patron
record. If the patron has a SAM
record for computer use, the record will be updated at this time.
Lost cards
Patrons having to replace a lost or stolen card will be
assessed a fee. Patrons are responsible
for alerting the Library of a card that has been lost or stolen.
Fee Cards
Whitefish Bay Public Library fee cards are available to
those residents whose home libraries are not a member of MCFLS. The charge for a fee card is $50.00 per
year. Payment must be made prior to the
card being issued and may be in the form of a personal check, corporate check
or cash. Fee cards are limited for use
at the Whitefish Bay Public Library for Whitefish Bay Public Library materials
ONLY. Fee cardholders are governed by
the restrictions and regulations of the issuing library. These are in accordance with the
restrictions and regulations agreed to by MCFLS. Fee cardholders may place holds on WFB materials only.