Library Card & Loan Policies | The City of Rockland, Maine

All Current Alerts & Announcements

9.20.23 Public Services is actively picking up storm debris at this time. They are starting in the south end and working north.

8.23.23 The recycle hopper and residential hopper have changed. They are clearly marked and any questions please see attendant.

On July 1, 2022 Transfer Station permits are increasing. $145.00 for a Resident Permit and $20.00 for a Second Sticker.

AS OF MAY 1ST, 2023 CITY HALL HOURS WILL CHANGE TO 7:30 AM TO 5:00 PM MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY, AND 7:30 AM TO NOON ON FRIDAY.

FALL LEAF AND BRUSH PICK-UP 2023 The Public Services Department will be collecting garden debris/brush and leaves beginning the week of November 6, 2023. The crew will be making just one trip through the City to pick up garden debris/brush, so please have it placed for pick up by 7 AM on Nov. 6, 2023. Pick-up times will be 7 AM to 3 PM on weekdays. GARDEN DEBRIS/BRUSH will be taken if PLACED SEPARATELY from leaves along the edge of the sidewalk/street. PLEASE DO NOT BLOCK THE STREET OR SIDEWALK LEAVES Should be raked into piles along the edge of the sidewalk/street and should be covered with a tarp or weighted material. If you would rather bring your brush and leaves to the transfer station there is no charge for the month of November. Keeping the leaf piles separate from the debris/brush piles helps us to properly recycle these items and makes the process more efficient. Please remember not to block any sidewalks or roadways. If you have any questions, please call Rockland Public Services at 207-594-0320.

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How Do I Get A Library Card?

Rockland residents. People who live in or own property in the city of Rockland are eligible for a "free" card. They pay for library services through property taxes. Rockland property taxes support the operation of the library.

Children, from birth, and teachers in Knox County through 12th grade are eligible for a free card. The fee for any other child is $10.00 annually.

Coast Guard Personnel stationed in Rockland are eligible for a free card. Please bring your Coast Guard ID when registering for a card.

Nonresident fees:

Annual card: $45 (individual or family)
3-month card: $25

What do I need to bring?

You will need Photo ID & proof of current address (bill, checkbook, lease agreement, piece of mail which we can see has been delivered by the USPS).

What are my responsibilities?

Please bring your card when visiting the library.
Return items in the same condition in which they were borrowed. A fee will be assessed for any materials returned damaged. Damage/replacement fees for Interlibrary Loan items are assessed by the owning library.
Notify the library (207) 594-0310 if you lose or misplace your card. A replacement card is $1.

Loan Policy

Loan Period

Books & audio-books: 14 days.
Videos & DVDs: 14 days (DVD limit: 5 checked out at a time).

Renewals

New Books: one renewal. Items with a reserve list are not renewable.
Videos and DVD's: one renewal.
All other materials: three renewals.

Materials may be renewed by calling the library, or online using the View Your
Record button.

Lost materials

Full retail cost of the item or replacement copy of same. A block will placed on the library card 2 weeks after final renewal until item(s) are returned/paid/replaced.

Holds

Books and other materials that are checked out or on order may be reserved by a
staff member or you can do it yourself from the Card Catalog. You will be notified when the material is available.

Interlibrary Loans

Books and other library materials not owned by our library may be obtained through an Interlibrary Loan. Limit on interlibrary loans: up to 15 interlibrary loans may be on a card at a time.

Book Drops

Books drops are located at the front of the library for your convenience.