Indian River County Library System

The Indian River County Library System is a public library system in Indian River County, Florida, which coordinates activities between its branch libraries and collectively serves Indian River County. It is funded by the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners as well as donations from the Friends of the Library.

Mission statement

The mission of the Indian River County Library System is to provide the means by which people of all ages, interests, and circumstances may avail themselves of the recorded wisdom, experiences, and ideas of others. In support of this mission, library materials are assembled, organized, and made accessible to all. Opportunities for personal, educational, cultural, and recreational enrichment are offered. Collections of library materials, services, and programs are planned and developed to respond to individual and community needs. A trained and skilled staff and the latest technologies are employed to facilitate and enhance the use of the resources of the library system. By committing themselves to excellence in all facets of the library system’s services and operations, the library administration, and staff, reaffirm the democratic ideals upon which the American public library is founded.[1]

Branches
  • Indian River County Main Library - (Vero Beach) The collection consists of over 270,000 items including: books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs, microfilm/microfiche, as well as the Indian River County Courthouse law library.
  • North Indian River County Library - (Sebastian)
  • Brackett Library - located on the Indian River State College Mueller Campus
  • Gifford Youth Achievement Center
  • Marian Fell Library - (Fellsmere)
  • Vending Library at the IG Center

Borrowing Policies[2]

Library cards are free to Indian River County residents and property owners with proof of identification. Library cards for children and youths ages 16 and under must be co-signed by a parent or guardian. Library cards are valid for two years from the cardholder's birthdate, and the cardholder must renew his/her privilege in person. Non-resident cards are $10 for 3 months, $20 for 6 months, or $30 for one year. With a valid library account, patrons may borrow:

(50) Circulating books, (5) magazines, and (5) audiobooks - 3 weeks

(5) eBooks & (5) eAudiobooks - 2 weeks

(1) One Week Wonder books - 1 week

Book Club in a Bag - 6 weeks

Audiovisual materials (CDs, DVDs) - 1 week

Reference books (requires a deposit set at the Director’s discretion) - 24 hours

Audiovisual Equipment - 24 hours

Circulating items (excluding one week wonder books) may be renewed unless there is a reserve from another patron placed on the items. Patrons may renew online. Overdue fines are 25¢ per day for books, 50¢ per day for audiovisual materials, and $25 per day for audiovisual equipment. Fines will not exceed the cost of the item.

References
  1. Indian River County Library System Policies
  2. "Indian River County Main Library Policies". www.indianriver.gov/services/library/. Retrieved 2023-10-27.
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