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Policies and Fees

The Grand Island Public Library board of trustees has the authority to adopt policies for the governance of the library, in accordance with Chapter 19 of the Grand Island City Code and Chapter 51 of Nebraska State Statutes.

Policies can be viewed below:

  • Circulation Policy

  • Code of Conduct

  • Collection Development (Materials Selection)

    • Request for Reconsideration of Library Materials

  • Confidentiality of Library Records

  • Designated Library Spaces Policy

  • Displays, Exhibits, and Community Information Stations

  • Emergency and Safety

  • Fines & Fees

  • Food and Beverage Policy

  • Makerspace Use Policy

    • Makerspace Use Waiver

  • Meeting Room Policy

  • Patron Concerns

  • Public Access Computers

  • Public Demonstrations and Petitioners

  • Public Relations Policy

  • Staff and Board Development

  • Test Proctoring

  • Tobacco Use

  • Unattended Persons

  • Use of Library Grounds & Parking Lots

  • Fees

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Grand Island Public Library1124 W 2nd St.Grand Island, NE 68801(308) 385-5333

  • Library Hours

  • Monday-Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

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