Book Club Kits
Book Club Kits are checked out for 8 weeks to Urbandale Public Library or Johnston Public Library card holders. Book Club Kits may NOT be renewed. The patron who checks out the Book Club Kit is financially responsible for returning the entire kit.
The replacement cost of an entire Book Club Kit is $235.00. Replacement costs of individual parts of the kit are:
Paperback book: $15.00 each
Container: $10.00
How do I borrow a Book Club Kit? Book Club Kits are borrowed with your library card in the same way you would borrow a book.
How do I return a Book Club Kit? Return the kits to the Circulation Desk, not through the book drop. The entire kit must be returned (15 books and the container).
Can Book Club Kits be reserved in advance? Book club kits can be reserved by calling Carmen at 331-6761 or by emailing cepstein@urbandale.org.
How long can my book club keep the books in a Book Club Kit? The loan period for kits is 8 weeks.
Can Book Club Kits be renewed? Kits cannot be renewed.
How many Book Club Kits can I borrow on my card at one time? One kit per card can be borrowed at one time.
What fines do I pay if a Book Club Kit is returned late? Fines are $1.50 per day, to a maximum of $150.
Who is responsible for returning books in a Book Club Kit? The person who borrowed the kit is responsible for ensuring that the kit is returned complete (15 books and the container).
If a book is missing from the Book Club Kit, what do I do? Inform library staff that a book is missing when you return the kit. You will be given more time to find the book before being asked to pay replacement costs. Fines of $1.50 per day will continue to accrue.
What book titles
are available in Book Club Kits?
Click here to see all available titles.