- Do I need a library card?
- How do I get a library card?
- How long does it take to sign up for a library card?
- Does checking out a book cost anything?
- What if I lose my library card?
- How long can I keep the items I check out?
- Can I renew the checked out items?
- Can I renew online or by phone?
- I lost/damaged an item. What do I do?
- Does the library offer free Internet?
- Can I print or copy materials?
- Do I need a library card?
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You may browse the library, read newspapers and magazines, use the computers or the wireless internet access without a library card; however, you MUST have a library card to check out any library materials.
With a library card, you also gain access to all the library’s electronic services.
- How do I get a library card?
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Library cards are free, just ask for an application at the front desk.
You MUST PRESENT:
- Photo ID AND proof of current address
- Two references not at the same address as you. One may be an employer
Parents must apply on behalf of their children under the age of 18 years.
- How long does it take to sign up for a library card?
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It only takes a few minutes to sign up at the library.
- Does checking out a book cost anything?
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Elk City Carnegie Library cards are free for residents of our trade area, and items checked out and returned on time are free of charge. Our paperback exchange operates on a one-for-one trade. Items requested through Interlibrary Loan (ILL)—which allows you to borrow books from other libraries—require a $3 mailing fee to help cover postage costs.
- What if I lose my library card?
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Be sure to notify the library if your card is lost or stolen to limit your liability against unauthorized use. A replacement card costs $3.00.
- How long can I keep the items I check out?
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Loan period: All circulating library materials may be checked out for 2 weeks.
Fines:
- Books, audiobooks, and magazines: $0.10 per day
- Videos: $0.50 per day
- Mobile hotspots: $0.50 per day
The library charges for ALL pages printed.
- Can I renew the checked out items?
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Yes, unless another customer has requested the item or if the item is 30 days overdue.
- Can I renew online or by phone?
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You may renew items by logging into your library account, by emailing library@elkcity.com, or by calling the library at (580) 225-0136. Items can be renewed as long as they are not more than 30 days overdue and do not have a hold on them.
- I lost/damaged an item. What do I do?
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If an item can no longer be circulated due to loss or damage, you will be charged a replacement cost of the item. You will not be held responsible for normal wear and tear.
- Does the library offer free Internet?
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The library has 8 public computers in the Main Library and 4 public computers in the Children’s Library, along with 4 AWE Learning computers for children ages 2–10. All computers will be shut down 10 minutes before closing. Patrons must follow the library’s Computer & Internet Use Policy. There is no cost to use the computers, and a library card is not required.
The library also offers wireless internet access for personal devices. The open network does not require a password and is available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. both inside the library and on the library grounds.
- Can I print or copy materials?
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Yes, printing and copying are available for a fee. Each printed page counts individually, so printing on both sides of a sheet will be charged as two pages.
Fee Schedule:
- Black & white copies: $0.25 per page
- Color copies: $0.50 per page
The library charges for ALL pages printed.
