Borrowing Policies
LIBRARY CARD INFORMATION
Free library cards are available for residents of Pennsylvania. Proof of current address is required to register for a library card. A valid driver’s license is preferred. Other acceptable proof includes utility bills, checking accounts, or medical cards.
Children 5 years of age to 18 years of age require a parent/guardian signature signed on the premises to obtain a library card.
Computer Access Only cards are an option for patrons requiring computer use only with no borrowing privileges. (Both types of cards may not be held concurrently.)
Temporary cards are available to visitors to the area—whether for work or leisure—for a refundable fee of $15.00.
THANK YOU FOR ADHERING TO LIBRARY USAGE POLICIES. HONORING YOUR BORROWER’S AGREEMENT ALLOWS LIBRARY RESOURCES TO BE SHARED FAIRLY WITH ALL CITIZENS OF THE COMMUNITY.
IN-LIBRARY USE MATERIALS
Reference Books, Newspapers, Local History and Genealogy Collection,
Berwick High School Yearbooks, Current Magazine Issues
MATERIALS AVAILABLE for LOAN
Books for Adults, Teens, and Children, Large Print Books, Paperback Books, Books on CD, Magazines, DVDs, Blu-Rays, Video Games
LOAN PERIODS and LIMITS
DVDs/Blu-Rays/Video games – 5 total per patron, 7 days. One renewal permitted on DVDS/Blu-Rays/Video games. New titles cannot be renewed.
Borrowers must be 13 years or older.
All other materials – 2 weeks with 2 renewals. Exception: items on reserve
cannot be renewed.
Print items – 15 per borrower
Books on CD – 5 per borrower
LATE FEES and SERVICE FEES
Overdue books and Magazines – $0.20 per day per item
DVDs and CDs – $1.00 per day per item
Fax Service – $2.00 first page, $0.50 each additional page
Copies – $0.25 per page regular B&W, $0.50 per page color, $0.40 per page 11×17 B&W
Computer printouts – $0.25 per page B&W, $0.50 per page color
Inquire about the library’s scanning service.
A fee balance of $10.00 or more will place library card privileges on hold until settled.