Damaged/ Lost Items
Library Policy
While the Ruth Hughes Memorial Library is fine free. Patrons are responsible for any damaged or lost items on their account(s).
Overdue Notification Timeline
* 1 day after item is due: Item is changed to overdue status
*7 days after item is due: 1st overdue notice (call, email if N/A)
*14 days after item is due: 2nd overdue notice (email, mail)
*28 days after item is due: 3rd overdue notice (email, mail)
* 35 days after item is due: Item is changed to lost status
* 14 days after item is changed to lost status and if the total amount of fees are $25 or more in value: Account is sent to Unique Management.
For any questions on Library Policies or with your account please feel free to reach out to Library Staff.
(810) 724- 8043
Bylaws
Click here to see the Library's Bylaws, revised in 2014.
Strategic Plan
2021 - 2025
The board, administration, and staff have collaborated to create the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library 2021 - 2025 Strategic Plan, a document that showcases our vision of the library's goals and objectives for the next five years. The board, administration, and staff have worked hard to identify the needs of both library branches in order to come up with ways to fulfill them efficiently.
We are confident that this plan will enhance the quality of service that we provide to our patrons.
Click here to see the most recently updated version of the current Strategic Plan.
Conference Room
Policy & Application for Public Conference Room
The Imlay City Branch of the Ruth Hughes Memorial District Library has a conference room for public use. Library events have priority over all other events and the library reserves the right to refuse reservations for the room at any time.
Call 810-724-8043 to reserve the conference room.
Click here to print a copy of the Policy and Application for Use of the Conference Room.
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Policy and Procedures
Click here to see the Library's Freedom of Information Act Procedures and Guidelines policy.