Policies

The following policies governing library operations have been approved by the West Bend Community Memorial Library Board of Trustees.

Acceptable Internet Use Policy - To use the public internet computers at the library, you must agree to these guidelines.

Art Exhibit Program Policy - Learn how to put your art on display at the library.

Beverage Policy - Drink responsibly.

Bulletin Board Policy - Want to advertise on our bulletin board? Here's what to do.

Cell Phone Use Policy - Please be courteous. 

Charitable Organization Donation Policy - Want to collect donations for your organization at the library? Here's what you need to know.

Collection and Equipment Policies - Learn more about the types of physical materials and technological equipment available. 

COVID-19 Social Distancing Policy - Please follow these guidelines to keep the library as safe as possible for our staff and our community.

• Please also see the City of West Bend's Face Covering Policy
• For more information, see the Face Covering FAQ provided by the State of Wisconsin

Displays Policy - Find out how to show off your collection in the library's display areas.

Donation Policy - Learn more about what types of materials the library accepts as donations.

Face Covering Policy - added July 31, 2020

Fine and Fee Dispute Form - Use this form to dispute library fines or fees.

Holds Pickup Policy - Want to give someone else permission to pick up your items? Check this out.

Homebound Delivery Policy - Washington County, WI residents who cannot physically come to the library may be eligible for delivery services. View this policy to learn more!

Interlibrary Loan Policy - Need an item that's not available in the Monarch Library System? Here's what you need to know.

Laptop Loan Policy - How to check out a laptop for individual use inside the library.

Library Card Registration Policy - What do you need to check out a library card? 

Materials Selection and Reconsideration Policy - How do librarians decide which items to purchase, and for which collections?

Meeting Room Policy - Everything you need to know about reserving one of the library's meeting rooms.

Patron Rules of Conduct - General guidelines for library users. [Updated February 2020]

Proctored Exam Policy - Need an exam proctored? Here's what to do.

Public Records Access - City of West Bend - Learn more about accessing public records.

Public Records Request Fees - City of West Bend - What to know about fees charged for public records requests.

R-Rated Video Policy - Learn more about how the library lends R-rated video materials.

Room Rental Request Form - Request to use one of the library's meeting rooms.

Special Holiday Closings Policy - Find out, generally, when the library is closed for holidays.

Study Room Guidelines - Find out what you need to know about using the library's study rooms.

Tornado Emergency Policy - What happens if there is a tornado warning or watch?

Unattended Child Policy - When are children allowed to be in the library alone?

Wireless Internet Policy - What to know before connecting to the library's free wi-fi.