Welcome to the Mount Kisco Public Library! All members of the community are encouraged to enjoy the Library and its facilities, resources, and programs. The Library strives to provide a safe, enjoyable, and positive experience for our patrons. The following policies have been created in order to to provide equal access for all, promote a love of reading and a sense of wonder and discovery amongst our patrons.
Circulation
Patrons are eligible to receive a library card if they work, go to school, own property, or live in the Town/Village of Mount Kisco. A photo ID with the Mount Kisco address is required to obtain a library card. Children ages 5 and up are eligible to receive a library card with a parent or legal guardian signature on the application and proof of the parent or legal guardian’s address. For additional information about our Library Card, Borrowing, Fines and Fees Policy, click here. Política de Tarjetas de Biblioteca, Préstamos, Multas y Tarifas, Haga clic aquí.
Code of Conduct
In order to provide a safe, enjoyable, and positive experience for our patrons, the Library has adopted the Code of Conduct Policy. Library staff and security personnel are authorized to ask patrons to ask patrons to cease their violations at once. Please click here to access our Code of Conduct Policy. Código de Conducta de la Biblioteca Pública de Mount Kisco, haga clic aquí.
Collection Development Policy
The authority and responsibility for the selection of library materials rests ultimately with the Library Director. By the Director’s delegation and supervision, the Head of Adult Services or Head of Youth Services also has responsibility for the selection of materials. To read the Collection Development Policy, click here. Política de Desarrollo de Colecciones, haga clic aquí.
Internet and Computer Use Policy
Mount Kisco Public Library provides access to internet and computer resources equally to all Library patrons. The Library provides wireless internet access (WiFi) for patrons to use with their own personal devices. WiFi access provided by the Library is unsecured. Click here to access our Internet and Computer Use Policy. Política de uso de Internet/computadora Biblioteca Pública de Mount Kisco, haga clic aquí.
Museum Pass Policy
Museum passes are available to adult Mount Kisco Public Library cardholders whose account is in good standing. Only one pass may be borrowed at a time. Click here for our Museum Pass Policy. Política de pases para el museo de la Biblioteca Pública de Mount Kisco, haga clic aquí.
Privacy and Confidentiality of Library Records Policy
The Mount Kisco Public Library is committed to protecting the privacy of our staff and patrons. The Library does not collect personal information when visiting the Library website, the Weschester Library System (WLS) website, or when registering for a program or library card. Click here for our Privacy and Confidentiality of Library Records Policy. Privacidad y confidencialidad de los registros de la biblioteca, haga clic aquí.
Security Camera and Video Surveillance Policy
The Mount Kisco Public Library maintains cameras and video surveillance equipment for security, deterrence, and identification purposes. Click here for view our Security Camera and Video Surveillance Policy. Política de cámaras de seguridad y equipos de videovigilancia, haga clic aquí.
Unattended Children
The Mount Kisco Public Library welcomes children to use its facilities, resources, and services. All children must follow the Code of Conduct Policy and are expected to use the Library in a manner that does not interfere with its purpose or other patrons’ use of the Library. Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized caregiver at all times. Click here for our Unattended or Disruptive Children Policy. Política de Niños Desatendidos o Disruptivos, haga clic aquí.