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Q:How can I get a library card?
A:Just visit the Library and sign up! Library cards are free to 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.
Q:How many books can I borrow?
A:There is no limit on the number of books a patron can take out. We just ask that you do not borrow all the books that we have on a subject at one time. There is a limit of five videos, five books on tape and five magazines.
Q:How long can I keep library materials?
A:Books generally circulate for three weeks. The exceptions are new fiction, videotapes and CD/DVDs. These materials can be borrowed for up to one 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.
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 videotapes and or CD/DVDs.
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 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:I’m computer illiterate. Can you help me?
A:Yes! Any member of the staff will be happy to get you started with our on-line card catalog or reference sites. We hold classes on basic and intermediate computer usage, two levels on word processing e-mailing and powerpoint.
Q:Where can I find out about library activities?
A:Call or stop by the Library or look for the Library page in the Park News.
Q:When is the Library open?
A:Our hours of operation are: Monday 1pm - 9pm, Tuesday 10am - 9pm, Wednesday 10am - 9pm, Thursday 1pm - 9pm, Friday - Closed, Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday - Closed
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