Library Patron Information

• The Cando Community Library is free to all city citizens.

• Out of town users will be charged as follows:

  • Annual Family Library Card: $25.00

  • Annual Individual Library Card: $15.00

• For confidentiality purposes patrons are assigned a library number used to check out books.

Internet Access

•  4 computer stations with free Internet access to the public. ​

  • Sign in using your library number.

  • First time users must sign a Computer Usage Agreement

  • Use of the station can be reserved up to a week in advance.

  • All users are restricted to ONE HALF HOUR (unless no one is waiting or signed up.)

• Free wifi available within the library building.

• Printing and Copying Available for a small cost, black and white or color

Inter-Library Loans

• Requests to borrow materials from other libraries throughout the country can be made by an adult patron who has a library card. A small $3.00 fee is required when the item is picked up by the patron to cover the return postage costs.

Book Limits

• Books may be checked out for 2 weeks.

• Library patrons may have five books checked out on their card at any one time.

• "New Book" limit is 1 for adults and 2-3 for children.

Renewals

• Most materials may be renewed once for two (2) additional weeks.

• Patrons may renew materials over the phone. (It helps to have the item(s) in hand when you call. )

• If an item is on a waiting list for another patron, it can not be renewed.

Fine Free Library

• A fine will not be charged for overdue books, however if you'd like to make a donation to the library you may.

• Damaged books will be reimbursed by patrons at replacement cost.