The U.S. commercial aviation system, regional airlines included, is the safest mode of transportation in the world. Moreover, the safety record of regional airlines equals that of major airlines - including pilot training and the rest requirements, safety equipment and dispatching procedures.

Code Enforcement Division
Ph: (308) 233-3272

Kearney Police Department, Non-Emergency
Ph: (308) 237-2104

Patrons 17 years of age or under need to have applications signed by a parent/guardian.

Library users must present their Library card or a picture I.D. each time Library material is borrowed.

Library users should notify the Library promptly of any change of address or loss of Library card.

Library users must have a Library card in order to check out materials from the Library or from the Bookmobile. A person having a Bookmobile card kept at school may check out items in the Library without their card in hand by giving identification such as a birth date.

Library users must have their cards in order to use a computer. A guest user status may be granted to visitors who need to use a computer.

Replacement cards are $5.00.

Charges for some items, depending on title, may be changed. For example, some nonfiction titles cost more than $20.00. This will be determined by the division head.

A $5.00 processing fee will be added to the replacement price. The fee will be used to pay staff and materials expenses.

If a customer pays for lost material and later returns the material, the cost of the material less the $5.00 processing fee will be refunded to them, if no more than six months have passed.

The Library will accept only cash or checks for lost materials. Replacement items will not be accepted. The Library reserves the right to use the payment for lost materials in whatever manner it deems most suitable.

Parents/guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the internet information accessed by their children. Parents/guardians are also responsible for supervising their children’s internet sessions. Parents/guardians must be seated with children age six and under while using the computers.

We urge users to follow the guidelines for online safety suggested by the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. Parents are strongly urged to read and discuss with their children brochures on internet safety available at the Youth Services Desk.

Adults using the internet workstations should continue to supervise all children accompanying them to the Library.

All internet traffic from Library computers is filtered to block access to material that is obscene, depicts pornography, or is harmful to minors in some way. Even with filters, please be aware that the Library cannot guarantee that individuals will not encounter information or images that are offensive or disturbing to them. The provision of access does not mean or imply that the Library sanctions or endorses the content users encounter.

The internet computers are located in public areas used by Library patrons of all ages, backgrounds, sensitivities and values. Individuals are expected to consider this when accessing potentially controversial information and images.
Library staff will not monitor an individual’s use of any internet sites except when material displayed on the screen is not appropriate in a public environment. Violations may result in permanent loss of computer privileges. Acceptability of screen display will be left to the discretion of the supervising Library staff.

Individuals and/or the parent/guardian are liable for any damage done to an internet workstation’s hardware or software and for any illegal or unethical acts performed through the Library’s system. This is not limited to physical damage or vandalism. Tampering with local or remote computer files and/or committing illegal or ethical violations of acceptable internet use will result in permanent loss of internet privileges at the Library and may also result in financial liability and/or criminal charges.

Individuals may not use the Library workstations for viewing, sending, or receiving materials that may be determined to be harmful to minors as defined by State of Nebraska Statutes 28-807(6).

Individuals may not use Library workstations for viewing, sending, or receiving materials that may be determined to be obscene as defined by State of Nebraska Statutes 28-807(10).

Individuals may not violate licensing agreements and copyright laws (Title 17, United States Code).

Information available through the internet is not warranted by the Library to be accurate, authoritative, factual or complete. Individuals must be responsible for verifying the accuracy of any material.

Any information, including software, downloaded from the internet may contain a virus. The Library is not responsible for damage to an individual’s property, or loss of data or liability that may occur from that individual’s use of any of the Library’s technology or services.

All users of electronic information resources, such as the internet, are expected to use these resources in a responsible manner, consistent with the Library’s mission.

Computers are available on a first come first serve basis, unless previously reserved.

Computers in the Youth Services area are for use by youth ages 17 and younger.

Parents/guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the internet information accessed by their children. Parents/guardians are also responsible for supervising their children’s internet sessions. Parents/guardians must be seated with children age six and under while using a computer.

The Library is not responsible for damage to any user’s storage device or computer, or any loss of data, damage, or liability that may occur from patron use of the Library’s computers.

Users are expected to treat Library equipment with respect and care. The Kearney Public Library reserves the right to restrict or terminate use of the computers if computer use guidelines are not followed.

Library staff cannot provide in-depth training concerning the internet or computer programs. Staff will assist patrons with basic services. Due to the constantly changing and expanding nature of technology, Library staff will not be familiar with every aspect of computers and the internet. Computer training classes may be offered on occasion, if needed. Manuals and software for Library computers and programs are for in-Library use only.

Youth Computer Use Policy:
Computers in the Youth Services Area are for use by youth age 17 and younger with signed consent form.

Youth computers may be reserved for one hour of use. Time may be added by staff if other patrons are not waiting. A maximum of three hours per user per day is allowed on computers in the Youth Services area depending on availability.

Computers are available on a first come first serve basis, unless previously reserved. Reservations may be made at the Youth Services desk. Reservations may be made two days in advance. Reservations will be cancelled ten minutes past the reserved time and the computer will become available for walk-in use.

Users are expected to treat Library equipment with respect and care. The Kearney Public Library reserves the right to restrict or terminate use of the computers if computer use guidelines are not followed.

Parents/guardians, not the Library or its staff, are responsible for the internet information accessed by their children. Parents/guardians are also responsible for supervising their children’s internet sessions. Parents/guardians must be seated with children age six and under while using the computers.

Computer software in Youth Services that is available for checkout may not be used on hardware in the Library. The Library staff is unable to provide technical support for items checked out of the building.

In respect of the rights of others, patrons are expected to maintain low noise levels. Listening devices and cell phone conversations should not be audible to anyone but the user. Conversations with other patrons should be kept to a reasonably low level. Library reserves the right to ask anyone to leave the building if he/she is using a cell phone in the Library or is disturbing others in the Library.

Alcohol and/or illegal drugs may not be brought into the Library or onto Library grounds, nor may persons under the influence of either or both use the Library.

Harassment or other disruptive behavior towards staff or other patrons is not allowed. Harassing behavior is defined as deliberate and/or repeated behavior that is not welcome and creates a hostile or frightening environment. Examples of harassment include staring at or following another person, unwelcome physical contact, abusive language directed at either Library staff or other patrons, and verbal propositions.

Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside the building.

Please do not eat inside the building or bring in any uncovered drinks.

For safety and hygiene reasons, all customers must wear shoes and appropriate clothing.

Skateboarding and roller skating on Library property are a safety hazard to our other customers. Customers are requested to carry skateboards and roller blades while in the Library or on Library property.

Please respect the rights of others to quietly study, read or work without interference.

Standards of personal hygiene are required to conform to community standards for public places. Persons whose bodily hygiene causes other patrons to complain may be asked to leave.

Customers who do not respect the rights of others may be asked to leave the Library. Library staff will contact the police regarding customers who refuse to leave when asked, or who are exhibiting threatening or harassing behavior.

Parents and caregivers are responsible for the behavior, safety, and supervision of their children at all times in the Library and on Library premises. Youth 7 years and under must be kept with a parent/guardian or a caregiver 12 years or older at all times.

Incidents of youth 12 years and under who are left unattended at closing time will be reported to the police within 15 minutes of closing time.

When children or persons requiring supervision are unattended, staff will make an effort to locate the responsible parent, guardian, or caregiver. If necessary, appropriate law enforcement or child protective authorities will be notified to assume responsibility for the welfare of the child or person in need of attention.

Parents/guardians who repeatedly leave a child unattended will be reported to the police.

The Library staff is not responsible for the safety, care, or supervision of children of any age at any time whether in the Library or on Library premises.

Mandated by Congress under the Clean Water Act, the NPDES storm water Program is a comprehensive two-phased national program for addressing the non-agricultural sources of storm water discharges which adversely affect the quality of our nation's waters. The program uses the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting mechanism to require the implementation of controls designed to prevent harmful pollutants from being washed by storm water runoff into local water bodies.

Storm water is collected from our streets and then flows into a separated system. This system goes untreated and flows into local waterways, carrying all collected pollution with it.

The yard waste/trees/tires/appliances/concrete/asphalt disposal hours are Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday 1:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.