Mullett Township

MULLETT TOWNSHIP

Mission Statement

The mission of the Topinabee Library is: (1) to provide reading material, access to different forms of technology, and other resources to Mullett Township residents and visitors of all ages, which educate, entertain, and inspire individuals, fostering a sense of community in a safe, clean, accessible, and historical venue; and (2) to exhibit, promote, and publicize the story of Topinabee and its rich historical and cultural heritage.

Location

The Topinabee Public Library in the Historic Topinabee Depot, located at 1576 N. Straits Highway, PO Box 328, Topinabee, Michigan 49791.

Library Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10am to 5pm
Wednesday 10am to 5pm
Thursday 10am to 5pm
Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday 10am to 2pm
Sunday Closed

Winter Hours: Closed on Monday and Thursday
               Open 10AM – 5PM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
               Open 10AM – 2PM on Saturday

Summer Hours (Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend) For the hours currently posted

The Topinabee Public Library will be closed on the following holidays: Good Friday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. A drop box is provided for returning materials any time.

Summer Story Time – everyone is welcome every Tuesday (rain or shine) in June – August 11 to 11:30 AM. Every week there will be a guest reader. Call the library for more information.

Contact Information

Judy Jacalone, Library Director
Phone: (231) 238-7514
Fax: (231) 525-2014

Library Board Members

Laz Surabian
Denise Ackerman
Brenda Bowes
Mike Goerke
Brent Lindgren

Other

Friends of the Topinabee Library PO Box 328 Topinabee, MI 49791
Indian River Library 231-238-8581   Visit Website
Cheboygan Area Library 231-627-2381

Library Usage

The Topinabee Public Library is open to all for general use of the facility. The building may not be used by any group or individual when the library is not open for business. The building may be used by the Friends of the Library after hours on approval of the Library Board and with a member of the staff or board present.

Use of the Library may be denied for due cause. Such cause may be failure to return library materials or to pay fines, destruction of library property, disturbance of other patrons, or any other illegal, disruptive, or objectionable conduct on library premises.

Library Cards

All borrowers must have a valid library card to borrow library materials. Patrons must fill out an application form to register for a library card. A library card will be issued upon presentation of valid identification in the form of a Driver’s License or Michigan ID card from the Office of the secretary of State.

Patrons under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian give their signed consent on the application form before a card can be issued to them. By signing, the parent/guardian agrees to be legally responsible for any accrued fines/fees assessed to the minor child.

A temporary three (3) month card will be issued to seasonal visitors who provide verifiable local contact information.

Loan Policy

All library materials which circulate will be loaned for a two (2) week period.

Renewals

All items may be renewed at the circulation desk, by phone or online. Renewals are acceptable for all items not on reserve by another patron.

Reserves

A reservation may be placed on any circulating item. When the item becomes available the patron will be notified by phone or email.

Inter-Library Loans

Inter-library loans are due on the date indicated by the lending library. Limits Ten (10) items per card total. Patrons holding temporary cards may borrow three (3) items total.

Fines and Fees

  • Fax/Scan: $1.00 first page and $.50 each additional page to send or receive
  • Copies or Computer prints: 10¢ per page
  • Color copies: 65¢ per page
  • Lost/damaged item: replacement cost plus $5.00 processing fee
  • Default replacement cost when actual cost is unknown: $20.00
  • Library card replacement cost: $1

Donations - Topinabee Library

 The Topinabee Public Library gladly accepts cash or check donations made out to Mullett Township.

Policies and Agreements

Library Director Judy Jacalone
Library Director Judy Jacalone