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Library Polices

Library Policy

OUR MISSION:

The purpose of the Decatur Public Library is to provide to all those who live, work, own a business, or attend school in Morgan County, Alabama access to resources to fulfill their informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs and interests.

Rules of Conduct
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Books- Loan Period and Overdue Fines

Most books are loaned for three weeks. If not on reserve, items may be renewed two times. EXCEPTIONS: Some reserve books are loaned for two weeks only.

Overdue fines are 25¢ per day, per book.

Interlibrary Loans are $3.00 each including postage. They are due as indicated on book; no renewals; overdue fines are $1.00 per day. Copies of articles: 10 pages or less, $1.00; 11 pages & up, 10 cents per page.

To protect your tax-dollar investment…

Persons not returning items within the time required by the rules of the Board may be subject to court action as outlined in City Ordinance.

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504 Cherry St. NE
Decatur, AL 35601

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(256) 353-2993

Hours of Operation

Mon - Thu: 10am-6pm
Fri: 10am-5pm
Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: CLOSED

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We no longer have a media only book drop. Please return DVDs, books on CD, & kits in the book drop which faces 6th Avenue. You can deposit any return item in either of the slots. Thanks!