FAQ Topic: General

Pennsylvania State Law States that: “Records related the circulation of the library materials which contain the names or other personally identifying details regarding the users of the state Library or any local library which is established or maintained under any law of the Commonwealth or the library of a university, college or educational institution chartered…

Library patrons of the parents of the juvenile library patron are expected to return library materials promptly and to pay any late fees incurred. If an item is more than 14 days overdue, borrowing privileges are suspended until the materials are returned and the late fees are paid. Late fees must be paid and overdue…

Lost item charges equal the price of the item. It is your responsibility to contact the library to arrange for the payment of late fees. Any questions about an account may be directed to your local library.

First Notice at 2 Weeks The first overdue notice will be sent to the most recent address listed in the library records for the patron account when the item is 2 weeks overdue. The notice will include a list of overdue materials. Failure to return the items listed in this notice within seven (7) working…

Late fees for Adult and Young Adult materials are 30¢ per day with a maximum fee of $5.10 per item. Late fees for Children’s materials are 20¢ per day with a maximum fee of $3.00 per item. $1 per day for all Videos and DVDs with a maximum of $5 per item.

Renewal can be done at a Lancaster County public library circulation desk, by telephone, or online. Renewal at a Lancaster County public library circulation desk requires the items or the library card on which the items were checked out. 24-Hour Telephone renewal can be done by calling 717-394-1721. Online renewal is available from through the…

A library card for the Library System of Lancaster County may be used at any public library that is a member of the Library System of Lancaster County. Borrowing privileges may be suspended for the failure to return overdue books, failure to pay overdue fines, or failure to pay for lost or damaged materials. Library…

Click here for a library card application. Take the completed form to your local library to obtain your library card!

A library card for the Lancaster Public Library will be issued without charge to any resident of Lancaster County who is five years old or more. A child under the age of 14 years must have the library card application form signed by a parent or legal guardian who agrees to assume responsibility for monitoring…