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Q:When is the Library open?
A:Our hours of operation are listed below. We are closed on Fridays and Sundays as well as most major holidays.

Q:How can I get a Library card?
A:Just visit the Library and sign up! You will also need a valid driver's license to sign up for a card.
Library cards are free to the residents of Allegheny County and entitle the holder to borrow books from all libraries in Allegheny County.

Q:Can my child get a Library card?
A:We encourage all children to get their own library cards but we do require a parent’s signature on their application. Parents will also need to have a valid driver's license to sign up for a card.

Q:How many books can I borrow?
A:A patron can take out a maximum of fifty (50) books. Patrons can also borrow an unlimited amount of magazines. Finally, there is a limit of five (5) videos and five (5) books on tape.

Q:How long can I keep library materials?
A:Books generally circulate for three (3) weeks. The exceptions are CD's, DVD's, and Blu-Ray discs. These materials can be borrowed for up to one (1) week.

Q:What if I can’t get to the library to return materials when they are due?
A:You can call us and we will renew your materials for an extra borrowing period unless the item is part of our "Best-Seller's" Collection or if it is on a waiting list.

Q:What makes up the library's "Best-Sellers" Collection?
A:The "Best Seller's" Collection contains our Blu-Ray collection as well as new books and DVD's. The Best Seller's Collection is located at the library's front desk.

Q:What are the overdue fines?
A:A fine of ten (10) cents a day, excluding Sundays and holidays, is charged for materials with the exception of videos. A fine of fifty (50) cents a day is charged for CD's, DVD's, and Blu-Ray discs.

Q:If you don’t have the material I need, how can I get it?
A:We can borrow materials for you from other libraries in Allegheny County. This will generally take about a week. If no library in Allegheny County has what you need, we can request it through inter-library loan. This may take as long as three (3) weeks so plan ahead if you need something special.

Q:What children’s services do you provide?
A:Story programs are held throughout the year for children of all ages and their families. There are regularly scheduled storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers and summer reading programs for toddlers through teens. In addition, special programs with special guests and activities are held throughout the year.

Q:What adult services do you provide?
A:Along with our children's programs, we also have programs that are geared towards adults. There are regularly scheduled book discussions, monthly afternoon cultural events, and the Beading/Jewelry Design Club. There are also monthly computer classes that adults of all ages can attend. In addition, special programs and activities are also scheduled throughout the year.

Q:I’m computer illiterate. Can you help me?
A:Yes! Any member of the staff will be happy to get you started with our online card catalog or reference sites. The library also holds monthly classes on a wide variety of computer skills including Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Computer Usage, several classes on Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, the Internet, E-Mail, Digital Picture Editing, and much more. To view this month's current computer classes, please click here. If you would like to view a complete listing of all computer classes offered, please click here.

Q:How do I log on to use a library computer?
A:You will need to type in the barcode number that is on the back of your library card.

Q:Does the library have a Wi-Fi network?
A:Yes, we do. If you bring in a laptop, you will be able to access our wireless network to get on the Internet. For instuctions on connecting to the Internet via our wireless network, please click here.

Q:Do you have a printer that I can use?
A:Yes. We charge ten (10) cents per page. You can pick up your printed materials at the front desk. You can also print off of laptops that are connected to the wireless network. For more information on how this is done, please click here.

Q:Where can I find out about library activities?
A:Call or stop by the Library, look for the Library activity page(s) in the Park News, or visit our online website by clicking here! You can also follow the Library on its Facebook page to find out what's going on at the library!