Library Services and Policies

Library Card Rules and Regulations:

All patrons must have a library card in their possession to check out library materials. 

To obtain a library card, please register at the circulation desk during normal library hours.  Personal identification is required for free borrowing privileges. 

Children must be at least 5 years of age or in kindergarten, as well as accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive a library card.

Each patron must use his/her own library card or the library card of an immediate family member.

Patrons may sign up for public access to the Internet when registering for a library card.  Written rules and guidelines for using the Internet at the Hollidaysburg Area Public Library are available. Please consult library staff for further information.

For more information, call 695-5961.  

Circulation Periods: 

Books are circulated for a period of 28 days
      with the exception of the following:


Bestsellers - 14 days

Audio-books - 14 days

Unabridged audio-books - 28 days

Videotapes - 14 days
   
Six videotapes may be checked out
at a time per borrowing family.

DVDS - 7 days

Two DVDs may be checked out
at a time per borrowing family.

Selected encyclopedias in the Children's Room 14 days.


Reference titles (R or JR) do not circulate.

Renewals:

Patrons may renew library materials for one additional circulation period providing the materials are not overdue and have no existing holds.

Lost Items:

Lost Library Cards:  Replacement cost for a lost library card is $1.00.  Once the new card has been issued, the old one will not be recognized by the computer system. For children, a  parent/guardian must sign on-site for replacement cards.

Lost or Damaged Materials:  Patrons are responsible for borrowed materials and will be expected to pay for lost or damaged items.  If a book is damaged and can be rebound, the charge
will be based on rebinding costs.  If a patron loses and pays for a book, the price of the book will be refunded if the book is returned in good condition within three months of payment.


Note:  Parent and/or guardian holds responsibility for a child/young adult's library card, including all borrowed materials and/or fines, until the child/young adult reaches 18 years of age.

Fines:

ADULT COLLECTION
Books Audio Books, and Videos: 20¢ per day
Maximum fine: $10 per item

CHILDREN'S COLLECTION
Books and Audio Books, and Videos: 20¢ per day
Maximum fine: $5 per item

Holds and Interlibrary Loans:


Holds and Interlibrary Loans can be requested through both circulation
desks and through the Blair County Multi-Library Catalog.


Brochures are available at all Blair County public libraries.

Book Drop: 

The book drop is provided for your convenience
to allow you to return books when the library is closed.

The book drop is locked when the library is open.