Citizens Library Policies
Library Card
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Any resident of Washington, Greene, and Fayette County may register for a free card;
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A verifiable written form of identification, including current permanent address, is needed to apply for a library card;
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Children under 16 are eligible for a library card with parental signature and identification;
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Resident students attending a Washington County college may register for a 1 year library card with proper student identification;
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Library cards are renewed every 3 years;
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Library cards are not transferable;
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Non-residents of Washington, Greene, and Fayette County are welcome to
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Use their Access PA Library Card
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OR
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Register by paying an annual fee;
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Lost or damaged library cards are replaced for a $2 fee.
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Lost or damaged computer used cards are replaced for a $1 fee.
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You must bring your card in order to check items out or to use the public internet computers
Borrowing and Returning
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Most materials may be borrowed for 14 days;
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DVD's may be borrowed for 1 week;
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Current periodicals are not available for loan;
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Items may be renewed at the Library, by telephone (724-222-2400 ext. 222), or online up to 2 times;
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Items may be returned inside the Library or at the Book Drop in the parking lot;
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PLEASE NOTE: loan periods for currently popular and non-book items may vary;
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Long-term loans are available upon request.
Fines
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20 cents ($0.20) a day for a maximum of $5.00;
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EXCEPT
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$1 a day with a maximum of $5 for DVD's.
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20 cents ($0.20) a day with a maximum of $5 for paperbacks and periodicals.
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20 cents ($0.20) a day for children's books with a maximum of $5.00.
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Reserves
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Items not currently available may be reserved at the Customer Service Desk or Online;
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Notification will be made by email or telephone
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The item will be held at the Customer Service Desk for 5 days.
Inter-Library Loans (ILL)
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Materials not owned by Citizens Library may be available from other libraries;
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Requests for these materials can be made through the ILL desk at 724-222-2400 Ext. 225;
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PLEASE NOTE:
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a minimum of 1-3 weeks may be necessary for requested materials to be received;
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renewals are not permitted on ILL items;
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current items and historical, genealogical, or reference materials are usually not available from other libraries.
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Parking
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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).
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Parking Meters are enforced Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Park Free at parking meters after 5:00 PM on weekdays, all day Saturday, all day Sunday, and Legal Holidays
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For questions about parking, please call the City of Washington Parking Office at 724-223-4212
Room Rentals
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Meeting rooms of various sizes, some with kitchen facilities, are available to civic and cultural organizations for a fee;
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For bookings and further information call 724.222.2400 ext. 230 or email: jdavis@citlib.org.
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Click here for Citizens Library Meeting Room Use Application
Display Windows
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Display space is available for exhibits by local clubs, hobby groups, collectors, and schools;
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For bookings and further information contact Taryn (724-222-2400 ext. 222).
Internet
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Internet computers are available to the public through the Reference Department;
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Users MUST bring their library card OR computer user card in order to use the computer;
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Library patron must be in good standing with the Library to use the computers.
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Lost or damaged computer used cards are replaced for a $1 fee.
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Users are asked to sign an internet agreement;
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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;
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Free WiFi service is also available;
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On-line databases are available through the library on site or from home--see our "Special Resources" section for further information.
Memorial and Honorary Books
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Memorial/honorary donations for books or to the general fund are available: contact the Customer Service Desk (ext. 222);
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Items are marked with a gift plate;
Printing
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Printing prepared work: 25 cents ($0.25) a page.
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Black and White only
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Prepay at Circulation Desk
Copy Machine
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A copy machine is available at 25 cents ($0.25) per page.
Public FAX
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A public fax is available during library hours at the Customer Service Desk;
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Cost for a fax is $1.00 per page to send or receive (in continental U.S.).