Citizens Policies

Any resident of Washington, Greene, and Fayette County may register for a free card;
A verifiable written form of identification, including current permanent address, is needed to apply for a library card;
Children under 16 are eligible for a library card with parental signature and identification;
Resident students attending a Washington County college may register for a 1 year library card with proper student identification;
Library cards are renewed every 3 years;
Library cards are not transferable;
Non-residents of Washington, Greene, and Fayette County are welcome to
- Use their Access PA Library Card
  - OR
- Register by paying an annual fee;
Lost or damaged library cards are replaced for a $2 fee.
Lost or damaged computer used cards are replaced for a $1 fee.
You must bring your card in order to check items out or to use the public internet computers

Most materials may be borrowed for 14 days;
DVD's may be borrowed for 1 week;
Current periodicals are not available for loan;
Items may be renewed at the Library, by telephone (724-222-2400 ext. 222), or online up to 2 times;
Items may be returned inside the Library or at the Book Drop in the parking lot;
- PLEASE NOTE: loan periods for currently popular and non-book items may vary;
Long-term loans are available upon request.

20 cents ($0.20) a day for a maximum of $5.00;
EXCEPT
- $1 a day with a maximum of $5 for DVD's.
- 20 cents ($0.20) a day with a maximum of $5 for paperbacks and periodicals.
- 20 cents ($0.20) a day for children's books with a maximum of $5.00.

Items not currently available may be reserved at the Customer Service Desk or Online;
Notification will be made by email or telephone
The item will be held at the Customer Service Desk for 5 days.

Materials not owned by Citizens Library may be available from other libraries;
Requests for these materials can be made through the ILL desk at 724-222-2400 Ext. 225;
PLEASE NOTE:
- a minimum of 1-3 weeks may be necessary for requested materials to be received;
- renewals are not permitted on ILL items;
- current items and historical, genealogical, or reference materials are usually not available from other libraries.

Metered off street parking is available in a public parking lot on East Wheeling Street. The meter cost is 75 cents ($0.75) per hour (20 minutes for each quarter).
Parking Meters are enforced Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Park Free at parking meters after 5:00 PM on weekdays, all day Saturday, all day Sunday, and Legal Holidays
For questions about parking, please call the City of Washington Parking Office at 724-223-4212

Meeting rooms of various sizes, some with kitchen facilities, are available to civic and cultural organizations for a fee;
For bookings and further information call 724.222.2400 ext. 230 or email: jdavis@citlib.org.
Click here for Citizens Library Meeting Room Use Application

Display space is available for exhibits by local clubs, hobby groups, collectors, and schools;
For bookings and further information contact Taryn (724-222-2400 ext. 222).

Internet computers are available to the public through the Reference Department;
Users MUST bring their library card OR computer user card in order to use the computer;
Library patron must be in good standing with the Library to use the computers.
Lost or damaged computer used cards are replaced for a $1 fee.
Users are asked to sign an internet agreement;
Users under 18 must have the policy validated by a parent or guardian; in the Children's Dept. they must have a parent/legal guardian stay with them;
Free WiFi service is also available;
On-line databases are available through the library on site or from home--see our "Special Resources" section for further information.

Memorial/honorary donations for books or to the general fund are available: contact the Customer Service Desk (ext. 222);
Items are marked with a gift plate;