Borrowers are responsible for any and all items checked out on their card.
Loan policies are hereby defined:
| Item | Daily Fine/Fee | Max. Fine | Loan Period | Limit/Card | Renewals | Holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book | - | - | 3 weeks | none | 3 | yes |
| New Book | - | - | 2 weeks | none | 1 | yes |
| Magazines | - | - | 2 weeks | none | 2 | yes |
| Juv. Magazines | - | - | 3 weeks | none | 3 | yes |
| Juv. Book | - | - | 3 weeks | none | 3 | yes |
| Paperbacks | - | - | 3 weeks | none | 3 | yes |
| DVD’s | - | - | 2 weeks | 5 | 1 | yes |
| Juv. DVD's | - | - | 2 weeks | 5 | 1 | yes |
| AudioBooks-CD(AD, YA,Ch) | - | - | 3 weeks | 5 | 2 | yes |
| Compact Discs | - | - | 2 weeks | 5 | 1 | yes |
| Attraction / Museum Passes** | $10.00 | $30.00 | 1 day | 1 | 0 | yes |
| Equipment (value less than$100.00)* | $1.00 | $25.00 | 2 weeks | 2 | 0 | yes |
| Equipment (value $100.00 or more)** | $5.00 | $50.00 | 2 weeks | 1 | 0 | yes |
Some equipment may be covered by a separate policy; in the case of a conflict the individual item policy prevails.
*Borrower must be 12 years of age or older and must present ID in addition to their library card. A photocopy will be made of the ID.
School ID, parent ID or a parental note will be accepted for ages 12 – 17.
**Borrower must be an adult, 18 years of age.
- The parent or guardian will sign a statement of financial responsibility for users under 12 years of age.
- Users whose fines/fees/lost charges exceed $15.00 will be blocked. Staff may follow OCLN policies, with some discretion, for fines from other libraries over $15.00.
- Users with 3 claims returned/claims never had or 6 over due items will be blocked.
- Users with an item more than 45 days overdue will be blocked.
- Upon providing a photo ID and proof of current residence, library users may apply for a borrowers card.
- Cards for children younger than 12 will be issued based on the ID of the accompanying parent/guardian, who must sign the child’s application.
- At staff discretion children 12 and older may be issued a card using Abington Public Schools issued documents or technology as ID.
- Children younger than 5 years of age should use their parent/guardian’s card.
- This library card, if in good standing, may be used in certified libraries statewide.
- For further information please see How to Get a Library Card.
- Patrons may borrow 1 item without their borrowers card, provided valid identification is shown.
- Patrons who return items with missing and/or damaged parts will be charged a $5.00 processing fee per item if the item is repairable. If not, the replacement cost of the item will be charged.
- While there are no limits on the amount of books borrowed, limits may be imposed in a subject area when demand is high.
- For items with individual borrowing policies, the policy for the individual item will be enforced. Please see policies for hotspots and the telescope.