Borrowing Privileges -

Any permanent resident or property owner in Tobyhanna or Tunkhannock townships is eligible to apply for library borrowing privileges at no charge. Verification of LOCAL ADDRESS is required. The following will be accepted as verification of address:

[a] current driver's license with local address,
[b] check- book with local address imprint, or
[c] a postmarked envelope with your name and local address.

Any temporary resident (i.e. vacationer) of Tobyhanna or Tunkhannock townships may acquire borrowing privileges by paying a $ 10.00 (nonrefundable) annual user fee per individual.

Any resident (permanent or temporary) of any other county in Pennsylvania may acquire borrowing privileges by paying a $10.00 (non-refundable) annual user fee per individual.

Pennsylvania residents may be issued a free card if they have a library card from their home library WITH AN ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA STICKER. Personal identification as well as the home library card need to be presented. Adult cards are issued to persons 18 years and older. Student cards are issued to persons 17 years and younger.

Returns -

Books, audio tapes and back issues of magazines circulate for two (2) weeks. Items should be returned BEFORE the library closes on the due date to avoid being overdue.

Videos -

Most videos are loaned (free) to patrons 18 years or older for two (2) days. Overdue fines are $1.00 PER DAY PER VIDEO. There is a 50 cent fine on each video not rewound. There is a limit of three (3) videos per family. Videos may be returned in the outside book drop. Videos returned after closing on the date that they are due will be considered as returned the next day.

Renewals -

Library materials can be renewed by bringing the items in to the library, or they can be renewed by phone. If there are reserves on any item, it may not be renewed. Books and audio tapes may be renewed two (2) times; videos can .be renewed one (1) time.

Overdue Fines -

OVERDUE FINES are 10 cents per item per day on books and audios in both the adult and children's departments. Fines are calculated on the days that the library is open. Student cards will be restricted when fines have accumulated to $5.00. Adult cards will be restricted when fines have accumulated to $10.00.

Suspended Privileges -

Borrowing privileges will be suspended for unpaid fines, or for lost or damaged material, until either fines are paid or lost/damaged material is replaced. Borrowing library materials implies both privilege and responsibility. Your signature on your application means you accept responsibility for materials that you borrow.

Replacement Charges -

Replacement charges for lost or damaged items will be the list price of the item PLUS a $5.00 processing fee.

Book Drops -

An overnight drop is located by the library entrance for your convenience in returning materials when the library is closed. All materials (including videos) may be returned in the overnight drop. Remote drop boxes are located at the Tunkhannock Township Building and the Blakeslee Post Office.

Closings -

If weather conditions necessitate closing the library, it will be announced on local TV and radio stations. If the Pocono Mountain School District schools are closed, the library will also be closed.

RETENTION OF LIBRARY PROPERTY AFTER NOTICE TO RETURN

A person shall receive three (3) notices to return library property that is overdue. At least one (1) notice shall be written and shall contain a demand that the property be returned. Overdue notices which are ignored will be followed by a bill for the replacement value of the property PLUS a $5.00 processing fee for each item. Any person who ignores the written notices, and continues to retain library property SHALL BE PROSECUTED. Parents and/or legal guardians are responsible for overdue materials charged-out on student cards.