About the Library

We only accept checks denominated in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank. Checks must also have a valid, nine-digit bank routing number (ABA code) MICR-encoded on the bottom of the check.  All checks must have the borrower’s current name and address printed on the check.  We cannot accept starter checks or checks with names and/or addresses handwritten or typed in.  

 

A valid, legal form of photo identification must be provided upon request to verify account ownership.  A phone number at which you may be contacted will also be requested at this time.  

In the event that a check written to Barberton Public Library is returned unpaid by your bank, Barberton Public Library reserves the right to charge a $20.00 Returned Check Fee. 

 

If the library is unable to collect the amount of the check plus the Returned Check Fee from you or your bank, these will be considered a debt owed to the library and will be added onto your library record.  Borrowing and other library privileges may be suspended until payment is made to the library in accordance with standard library lending policy. 

 

Barberton Public Library reserves the right to refuse a check as a payment method if a previous check has been returned unpaid. 

 

Adopted by the Barberton Public Library Board of Trustees October 27, 2005