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The Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library offers a variety of materials for use in the Library and for check-out. When borrowing materials for check-out, an Evergreen Indiana Borrowers Card is required.

Card applications are available at the Circulation Desk in the Library lobby and online.

• Residents living in the Library District
  Note: The Library District includes Zionsville, Eagle Township and Union Township.
• Property owners who own real estate OR personal property located in the Library District
• Temporary residents living in the Library District for 1 to 6 months, such as exchange students or adults who do not change their legal residence from outside this Library District.
  (Card is good only during stay in the area.)
• School teachers working at any school located in the Library District.
  (Card is good for one school year and renewable in subsequent school years for local teachers.)

Required identification

• Residents: a driver's license showing current address, or driver’s license and voter registration, utility bill or bank statement showing current address.
• Property owners: driver’s license, and most recent tax statement or a business sales tax certificate showing current address of property.
• Temporary residents: driver's license and a piece of mail showing your current address.
• Teachers: driver’s license and proof of employment.
• Minors: parent must be present at time of application and provide a driver’s license with current address, or license and utility bill or bank statement with current address.

Juvenile Library cards

• Parents may request a Limited Access card for minor children, under the age of 18, which will prevent the user from checking out R-rated audiovisual materials from any Evergreen Indiana Library. This request should be made at time of application.

• Non-Resident Library Card
  A nonresident may apply for a Card and pay an annual fee if he/she is:
  • Not a resident or property owner in the Library District
  • Resides in an area of Indiana that is not served by another Public Library.
  
  One Card is issued per family. Additional non-resident cards may be purchased for a nominal fee. State statute requires the Library to set the nonresident card fee once each year. The fee is based on the per resident (current census) expenditures during the previous fiscal year.


• PLAC - Public Library Access Card
  PLAC cards may be purchased at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library or at the non-resident's home public library. PLAC cards are issued after a home library card is obtained. At the time of purchase, you will need to present your home library card. The fee for PLAC is set once a year by the Indiana State Library. Card holders may check books out from any Public Library in the State for a 12-month period using the PLAC.
  
  Note: If you live in an area without library service, you will need to purchase a non-resident card from a public library before you may purchase a PLAC.

This card enables the following individuals to check out library materials for classroom use:

• Zionsville Community School Corporation classroom teachers.
• Teachers, student teachers and paid workers in the classroom not classified as a teacher, who reside outside the Library District, but work in local public and private schools.
• Teachers in day care centers located inside the Library District.

Teachers who also reside in the Library District may apply for both a teacher's card and a personal Library card.

Teachers may send family members, aides, volunteers, other teachers, etc. to check out materials using the Teacher's Card.

Teachers and/or assignees may request extended check out periods for materials at the time of checkout. Overdue fees are not waived for these card holders.

The extended loan period option includes:

• Videos/DVDs: 14 days [usually 7 days]
• Books: up to 6 weeks [usually 3 weeks]

Extensions may be obtained by calling the Circulation desk, 317-873-8340.

When the ZCS teacher applies for this special card, other card users may be designated. Be prepared to show identification showing your current residence address.

This card will expire 1 year from the issue date or be deleted from the file if the cardholder no longer works in the classroom in the Library District. The card may be renewed if the teacher or classroom assistant is still employed in the position during the subsequent school year.

If your card is lost or stolen, call the Circulation Department at 317-873-8340. Until this loss is reported to the Library staff, the registered card holder is responsible for fines and lost materials.

According to Library Board policy, all records relating to Library patrons, and their use of library materials and services, are confidential. Library staff members may not disclose information about a customer to a third party. Under Indiana law, minors are accorded the same confidentiality rights as adults.

The Internet provides electronic access to information from millions of sources throughout the world. The Internet includes academic institutions, libraries, schools, companies, government agencies, nonprofit organizations and individuals.

The best way to illustrate the informational value of this connection would be to envision sitting at the Internet workstation at your Library in Zionsville, and connecting to the information resources available at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The information found on this search would be the same available if someone was actually using the Library of Congress in-house computer workstation. The Internet allows the Library and library users to have access to a wider variety of reference materials than any individual operating budget would provide in-house.

The Library presently offers a variety of books and videos, as well as magazine and newspaper articles, with extensive information about the Internet which may be checked out by Library card holders. Ask a Librarian for assistance in locating these resources.

The Internet workstations are available to everyone. While filtering software is being used on all Internet stations at the Public Library, parents need to assess their children’s Internet's usage. Parents may want to review the entire Library Board policy and background information about the Internet. No Internet "police" or "librarians" or "headquarters" exist on the Internet and no software-based filter is 100% effective.

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Local citizens and nonprofit organizations may reserve the following rooms at the Library for public forums and meetings.

The Lora Hussey Room, which will accommodate a maximum of 180 people, may be used for meetings, workshops, conferences and other space-appropriate activities; including civic, cultural and educational events. Furnishings include tables, chairs and a dry-erase board. If tables and chairs are used, the maximum capacity is reduced to 35 people. Equipment available includes a retractable movie screen, a video projector [video and computer large screen capability], television and VCR, slide projector, overhead projector, podium with microphone and public address system. Equipment use is subject to a minimal fee and must be reserved one week in advance. A kitchenette is available with small refrigerator, ice machine, microwave and double sink.

The Olive Hoffman Room, which will accommodate a maximum of 20 people, may be used when craft events are planned. Furnishings include tables, chairs, sink and access to small kitchenette.

Groups wishing to use either room must fill out an agreement and place a refundable deposit toward its use. Applications must be submitted seven days prior to intended use and may not exceed three days of consecutive use. Advance reservations are suggested and may be placed by calling 317-873-8343.

Availability
The meeting rooms may be used whenever the Library is open. The room must be vacant by closing time.

Reservations may be made up to three months in advance. Library-sponsored meetings and programs are given first priority. It is important that a representative of the organization using the room review the Meeting Room Policy. Copies of the policy are available at the Circulation Desk in the Library lobby.

Special Needs
Reservations to use the audiovisual equipment owned by the Library must be made with the application. A representative for the applicant must assume responsibility for the correct operation and use of the equipment.

For additional questions, please refer to the Library's Meeting Rooms Policy and Fee Schedule for Meeting Rooms.

Study Rooms
Small study rooms are available in the youth and adult areas at the Library during regular business hours. They may be reserved up to 2 months in advance and are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Reservations are accepted at the Youth and Adult Reference desks. For more information, please refer to the Library’s Study Room Policy.

Wii Gaming -

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 3:30 PM

Get ready to make the Library LOUD! Play Wii games with Jenga and Operation to make the Library a loud place! No registration required, just show up! Teens in grades six and up only.

Teen Chocolate Tasting -

When: Monday, February 20, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate! Learn how to smell, taste, and hear the difference in quality chocolate. Registration required, spaces limited.

Wii Gaming -

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 3:30 PM

Get ready to make the Library LOUD! Play Wii games with Jenga and Operation to make the Library a loud place! No registration required, just show up! Teens in grades six and up only.

Wii Gaming -

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 3:30 PM

Get ready to make the Library LOUD! Play Wii games with Jenga and Operation to make the Library a loud place! No registration required, just show up! Teens in grades six and up only.

Hunger Games Movie Release Party -

When: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms

March 23 is the release date for the much awaited "Hunger Games" movie. Celebrate with activities relating to the book. Registration required.

Wii Gaming -

When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 3:30 PM

Get ready to make the Library LOUD! Play Wii games with Jenga and Operation to make the Library a loud place! No registration required, just show up! Teens in grades six and up only.

QR Code Scavenger Hunt -

When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

It's Teen Tech Week! Learn about these quirky square codes and then let loose in the Library for a scavenger hunt. Be sure to bring your smart phone with a download-able scanner app.

Wii Gaming -

When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 3:30 PM

Get ready to make the Library LOUD! Play Wii games with Jenga and Operation to make the Library a loud place! No registration required, just show up! Teens in grades six and up only.

Books Over Coffee -

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Olive Hoffman Room

Book group for men and women

Introduction to PowerPoint -

When: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 10:00 AM

Free computer class introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. Registration required, Computer Lab B. NOTE: 24 hours' cancellation notice is required. If you do not give 24 hours' cancellation notice, you will be restricted from computer classes until next season.

AARP Tax-Aide -

When: Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Free tax help for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. *Registration required, limited seating. Thursday afternoons February 9 through April 5 from 11:30AM-4:00PM.

Introduction to Excel -

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM

Free computer class introduction to Microsoft Excel 2010. Registration required, Computer Lab B. NOTE: 24 hours' cancellation notice is required. If you do not give 24 hours' cancellation notice, you will be restricted from computer classes until next season.

AARP Tax-Aide -

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Free tax help for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. *Registration required, limited seating. Thursday afternoons February 9 through April 5 from 11:30AM-4:00PM.

Reading 'til Dawn- Last Day to Log Books -

When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - All Day

Last day to log your books for the Adult Winter Reading Program, "Reading 'til Dawn." All books, including audiobooks and eBooks, count.

AARP Tax-Aide -

When: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Free tax help for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. *Registration required, limited seating. Thursday afternoons February 9 through April 5 from 11:30AM-4:00PM.

It's A Mystery book Club -

When: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Olive Hoffman Room

A monthly mystery book discussion group. Join us for discussion and to select the next book to read. Refreshments provided.

The Music Group -

When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms

"A random walk down music street." Listen to, watch and discuss YouTube selections. No registration necessary, refreshments provided.

UWR -

When: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - 6:30 PM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Committee

Introduction to Word -

When: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 10:00 AM

Free computer class introduction to Microsoft Word 2010. Registration required, Computer Lab B. NOTE: 24 hours' cancellation notice is required. If you do not give 24 hours' cancellation notice, you will be restricted from computer classes until next season.

AARP Tax-Aide -

When: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Free tax help for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. *Registration required, limited seating. Thursday afternoons February 9 through April 5 from 11:30AM-4:00PM.

Books Over Coffee -

When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 12:00 PM
Where: Olive Hoffman Room

Book group for men and women

Triple Crown Winner: Swimming the English Channel -

When: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 7:00 PM
Where: Lora Hussey Room

Marathon swimmer and Zionsville resident Jim Barber talks about endurance swimming and his experiences swimming the English Channel, Strait of Gibraltar and Manhattan Island. Please register for this program.

Healthy Heart: Simple Science Series -

When: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 10. Preschoolers must attend with a parent. How Does Your Heart Work? Through discussion, exercise and simple experiments you will learn more about your heart, what it does, and why it is so important to take good care of it. You will see and hear the difference between a real heart and a Valentine heart. Dress ready to exercise.

Saturday Morning Chess Club -

When: Saturday, February 18, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages: Pre-school - High School. Are you interested in learning to play chess, or do you just love to play the game? Join Paul Yearling at the Library every Saturday in January and February to challenge your mind! Whether you’re an advanced player or just starting out, we will have something for you!

Snack Room -

When: Monday, February 20, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Olive Hoffman Room

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President's Day Chess Tournament - All Levels -

When: Monday, February 20, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 5 - 14. Cost: $15 if mailed by February 15th ($19 after 2/15). This is a Swiss system chess tournament appropriate for all skill levels. There will be four rounds with 30 minutes per side. Trophies will be awarded. Lunch and snack items will be available to purchase.

Presidential Party -

When: Monday, February 20, 2012 - 3:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades 1 - 5. Forty-four Presidents and counting! Join us for interesting stories, activities, and crafts all about our United States Presidents.

Healthy Heart: Simple Science Series -

When: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 10. Preschoolers must attend with a parent. How Does Your Heart Work? Through discussion, exercise and simple experiments you will learn more about your heart, what it does, and why it is so important to take good care of it. You will see and hear the difference between a real heart and a Valentine heart. Dress ready to exercise.

Wild Birdseed Cookies -

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 6. Fly to the library to hear stories and make a treat for our fine feathered friends. No peanut butter will be used, but it will still be sticky!

Wild Birdseed Cookies -

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 6. Fly to the library to hear stories and make a treat for our fine feathered friends. No peanut butter will be used, but it will still be sticky!

American Girl Club Junior - Kit Kittridge -

When: Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 4 - 7. Getting active with Kit Kittridge! Come for games, a craft, and other fun stuff back from back in the 1930s. Dolls welcome but not required.

Toddler Tales -

When: Friday, February 24, 2012 - 9:45 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 1 - 2. This active and fun-filled program uses books, fingerplays, puppets, songs and nursery rhymes to foster a familiar environment for little ones where they feel comfortable to learn.

Saturday Morning Chess Club -

When: Saturday, February 25, 2012 - 10:30 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages: Pre-school - High School. Are you interested in learning to play chess, or do you just love to play the game? Join Paul Yearling at the Library every Saturday in January and February to challenge your mind! Whether you’re an advanced player or just starting out, we will have something for you!

Crazy Tales from Around the World -

When: Monday, February 27, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 6. Meet at the library to enjoy fabulous Folktales from around the world.

Crazy Tales from Around the World -

When: Monday, February 27, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 6. Meet at the library to enjoy fabulous Folktales from around the world.

Candy Houses: Hansel and Gretel -

When: Monday, February 27, 2012 - 4:00 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades 2 - 5. We’ll read the story of Hansel and Gretel and have fun making our own graham cracker candy houses. Bring a bag of candy you would like to share for decorating your house!

Candy Houses: Hansel and Gretel -

When: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 6. We’ll read the story of Hansel and Gretel and have fun making our own graham cracker candy houses. Bring a bag of candy you would like to share for decorating your house!

Lego Leap -

When: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 4:15 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 5 - 12. Celebrate Leap Year! Come on over to the Library and make a creation using our huge collection of Legos. Build alone, or work with a friend. Let your imagination run wild!

Toddler Tales -

When: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 9:45 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 1 - 2. This active and fun-filled program uses books, fingerplays, puppets, songs and nursery rhymes to foster a familiar environment for little ones where they feel comfortable to learn.

Tweens - Digital Book Trailers -

When: Thursday, March 01, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades 4 - 5. We’re going to get techie this month with a trip to the computer lab on the second floor where we will make short book trailer movies. Get ready for some fun! If you have a flash drive and want to bring it, then you can take your creation home.

Let's Read -

When: Friday, March 02, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 6. We’ll read some of the best of the latest titles in picture books published this past year.

Youth Art Month -

When: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 9:30 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades 1 - 4. Celebrate YAM and make a Marc Chagall style tissue paper stained glass window with ZCS art teacher, Mrs. Daniels.

Youth Art Month -

When: Saturday, March 03, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades 5 - 8. Celebrate YAM and make a Georgia O’Keeffe style tissue paper “painting” with ZMS art teacher, Mrs. Goodman.

Create-A-Plate -

When: Monday, March 05, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.

Professor Steve's Unseen Forces Show -

When: Monday, March 05, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades K - 5. Professor Steve deals with the unseen forces that control us and the world around us such as air pressure, gravity, inertia & centripetal force. Join us for some fun and science as we explore the world of unseen forces!

Create-A-Plate -

When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.

Indiana Honey Princess -

When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 2:00 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 5 and up. The Indiana Honey Princess will be at the library for a presentation on honey bees. Come join us for sweet fun & a honey tasting.

PAWS to Read -

When: Tuesday, March 06, 2012 - 4:15 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades 1 - 5. Come and share a book with a furry four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs are waiting for you to entertain them with your stories. Register and we’ll assign you a 15-minute time slot of one-on-one dog and kid bonding.

Create-A-Plate -

When: Wednesday, March 07, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.

Create-A-Plate -

When: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.

Learn to Draw with Monart -

When: Thursday, March 08, 2012 - 4:30 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Grades K - 5. Join Barbara Hegeman, owner of Monart School of Art in Zionsville, for a unique art lesson in drawing using the Monart Drawing Method.

Create-A-Plate -

When: Friday, March 09, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.

Fairy Tea -

When: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 10:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 8. Share fairy and leprechaun stories and have a tasty tea, showing off our best manners to the Queen of Fairy Land. Boys and girls may come dressed as a fairy, leprechaun, or elf.

Fairy Tea -

When: Friday, March 09, 2012 - 1:00 PM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 8. Share fairy and leprechaun stories and have a tasty tea, showing off our best manners to the Queen of Fairy Land. Boys and girls may come dressed as a fairy, leprechaun, or elf.

Create-A-Plate -

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.

Fairy Tea -

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 11:00 AM
Where: Mayfield North and South

Ages 3 - 8. Share fairy and leprechaun stories and have a tasty tea, showing off our best manners to the Queen of Fairy Land. Boys and girls may come dressed as a fairy, leprechaun, or elf.

Saturday Morning Chess Club Tournament -

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012 - 11:30 AM
Where: Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms

PreK - High School. Put your skills to the test as you join Paul Yearling to compete in the Saturday Morning Chess Club Tournament. Players will be divided into groups of four (at approximately the same skill level) and will play all within the groupings. Everyone will play three games, rounds will last 20 minutes and medals will be rewarded. Refreshments will be provided for players.

Create-A-Plate -

When: Sunday, March 11, 2012 - All Day

All Ages. Draw on a special paper to be transformed into a melamine plate! Kids may do as many as they want; finished plates may be picked up in 6 – 8 weeks. Cost is $6.50 per plate.