Lower Providence Community Library
50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville PA 19403 Tel. (610) 666-6640 Fax. (610) 666-5109 www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org
Circulation Policy
Approved: April 16, 2018
Next Review: April 2020
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LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATION
Residents
Anyone residing in or paying property tax in Lower Providence Township is eligible to register for a free borrower's
card, renewable every 3 years. The library will require photo identification and proof of current mailing address of the
applicant for new registrations and renewals. In order for a library card to be issued, the person named on the
registration form must be present in the library. All residents will receive an ACCESS PA sticker on their library card
that enables them to borrow materials at other public libraries in Pennsylvania.
Children under 18 years of age will be issued a library card with the signature and identification of a parent or legal
guardian. Children are eligible to have their own library card upon reaching five years of age. Parents and guardians
are strongly encouraged to participate in and monitor their child's library use. Library staff members do
not
restrict a
child's access to library collections. Parents or guardians are legally responsible for the fines/fees for children under
18 years of age.
Non-Residents
Non-residents who wish to borrow from the Lower Providence Community Library must first obtain a library card from
their home library with an ACCESS PA sticker in order to borrow materials. If the applicant resides in the service area
of any Montgomery County Library & Information Network Consortium (MCLINC) member library, a library card
application form can be filled out here and will be forwarded to the home library. A temporary card will be issued
immediately to the applicant and will be followed later by a permanent card issued by the home library unless the
home library’s policy states otherwise.
Non-residents who do not have a card from their home library with an ACCESS PA sticker may apply for a Lower
Providence Community Library card for an annual fee of $25.00. This card may only be used in the Lower
Providence Community Library and is valid for 1 year.
Organizations
Organizations located in Lower Providence Township may request an organizational library card by submitting the
following information on letterhead, signed by an individual authorized to act on behalf of the organization:
• A statement indicating that the organization accepts responsibility for any fines and/or replacement of
materials, and
• The names of all individuals who are authorized to use the card.
Organizational cards will be issued for one year and are not eligible for ACCESS PA privileges.
Lost Cards
Lost library cards can be replaced for a fee of $3.00 upon presenting proper identification.
Lower Providence Community Library
50 Parklane Drive, Eagleville PA 19403 Tel. (610) 666-6640 Fax. (610) 666-5109 www.lowerprovidencelibrary.org
Circulation Policy
Approved: April 16, 2018
Next Review: April 2020
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LIBRARY MATERIALS CIRCULATION
Loan Periods
Most books—Adult, YA & Children’s
21 days
NEW Adult Fiction
14 days
Adult Popular Picks
7 days (no renewal)
Kindle Paperwhites
21 days
Periodicals
7 days
Audio Materials—Audio Books, Music CDs
21 days
DVDs 1 & 2 disc sets
3+ disc sets
7 days
21 days (no renewal)
NEW Adult DVDs 1 & 2 disc sets
3+ disc sets
3 days (no renewal)
7 days (no renewal)
Playaway Views & Launchpads
7 days
Museum Passes
3 days (no renewal)
WiFi HotSpots
7 days
Items may be renewed one time, except as indicated above. If an item is on hold for another person, it
cannot be renewed.
Generally, a limit is imposed of no more than three Holiday books checked out to one person.
Overdue Fines
Adult & Young Adult Materials
$.30 per day/$8.00 maximum fine
Children’s Materials
$.20 per day/$8.00 maximum fine
ALL DVDs
$1.00 per day/$10.00 maximum fine
Kits, Playaway Views, Launchpads
$1.00 per day/$10.00 maximum fine
Kindle Paperwhites
$1.00 per day/$25.00 maximum fine
WiFi Hotspots
$1.00 per day/$10.00 maximum fine
Museum Passes
$5.00 per day/$50.00maximum fine
Borrowers with fines of $10.00 or more will be unable to use the online renewal feature on their library
accounts. Fines totaling $10.00 or more will result in the revocation of borrowing and computer use
privileges until the fine is paid in full.
Other Fees
Lost Items
Replacement cost plus $7.50 processing fee
Damaged Items
Discretion of Librarian
If a lost item is found within ONE MONTH of the date the replacement cost and fee were paid and the
borrower produces the original receipt, a check will be issued for a refund minus the amount of the maximum
overdue fine. No refund will be given for items found beyond the one month limit.
