E-Bikes

E-bike borrowing policy:

• Individuals must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid St. Albans Free Library card and valid state ID to reserve and or borrow an e-bike.
• One reservation or checkout per card.
• Reservations are placed no more than 4 weeks in advance.
• Patrons must show a valid state photo ID / license upon pickup each time.
• An e-bike waiver must be filled out and signed each time a bike is borrowed by each borrower.
• E-bikes can be borrowed for up to three business days.
• Each patron may reserve one e-bike once per Library season. (Spring: May, June, Summer: July, August, Fall: September, October). Patrons may have ONE reserved check out per library season, and ONE non-reserved day check out (if available) per month.
• One day check outs must be returned by 5:45.
• E-bikes must be ridden away from the Library or transported by a truck or trailer. These bikes are too large to fit in a car or vehicle bike rack.
• Staff may refuse the loan of the bikes if they suspect the patron is under the influence of drugs or alcohol which could result in serious bodily harm or damage to the bikes.
• Bike must be stored in a secured indoor space. No porches, unlocked sheds, or shared storage spaces.
• Return your e-bike to the library on or before the date due, as appropriate to your loan period.
• E-bikes must be returned fully charged.