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Your Library Card & Borrowing

The Crooked Tree District Library includes the libraries in Boyne Falls and Walloon Lake with the latter designated as the main library.  The geographical  service area includes the townships of Boyne Valley, Melrose, Chandler and Hudson in Charlevoix County as well as Warner Township in Antrim County.

A person may have a Crooked Tree District Library card if he/she lives or owns property in the townships listed above. Consent and signature from a parent or legal guardian assuming financial responsibility will be required for a minor. Cards can only be obtained in person at either Boyne Falls or Walloon Lake.

Examples of current proof of ID and address include:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Passport
  • State ID only with date of birth
  • Mail postmarked in the last month
  • Pay stub issued in the last month
  • Voters registration card
  • Lease/deed agreement
  • Current utility bill dated within one month

Non-Resident – Any person who does not qualify for residency shall be considered a non-resident and may apply for an annual library card for a fee of $75.  This fee allows the purchaser to use the Library for one year and is NON-REFUNDABLE.  Interlibrary loan services outside of the local PAC2 Library Consortium are not permitted.  Immediate family members may use the purchaser’s annual card with permission; however, the purchaser will be responsible for all charges or fines on the account. 

Reciprocal borrowing within PAC2 Consortium

Alcona County Library

Boyne District Library

Charlevoix Public Library                                                       

Cheboygan Public Library                                                      

Mackinaw Area Public Library

Montmorency County Library

Petoskey District Library

Presque Isle District Library

Loan Policies

The standard loan period is one week for DVDs, Blu-rays, and sewing machines; two weeks for new books; and three weeks for all other materials owned by the  Library.   Patrons may renew  items in person, by phone, or online via BiblioCommons.  There is a limit of two renewals on any item.   An item that has a hold on it can not be renewed.

Fines

Overdue fines will be charged for materials kept beyond their due date.  Fines are 10 cents per day, per item.  Patrons who have accrued $5 or more in fines will be blocked from borrowing.