Patrons must have a valid library card when checking out material, placing holds, and using the library’s digital apps.
Patrons are responsible for the return of all library materials checked out on their library card. Patrons are responsible for returning library materials in the same condition as when they checked out the library materials.
While the library is fine free for Allerton Public Library patrons, fines for certain library materials will be set by the Board of Library Trustees and will be charged for each day such items are overdue. Cuurently, Video Games and Roku Sticks have a fine of $1.00/day.
Library materials borrowed through interlibrary loan which are lost or damaged are charged to the patron according to the policy of the lending library.
Library privileges will be denied if charges in excess of $5.00 exist. If a patron is delinquent in one library, they are considered delinquent in all Illinois Heartland Library System libraries.
Allerton Public Library District is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and
channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Allerton Public Library District
has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and
commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and
other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome
feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.
If you need any special assistance or accommodations:
Allerton Public Library District has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations.
The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best
practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.
Compliance Procedures and Reports
In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards,
Allerton Public Library District regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely
changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.
Linked Documents and Third Parties
Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do
not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our
agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties,
we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.
