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Overview
of Library Services
The
Perry County Public Library serves the citizens of Perry County,
Kentucky with the main library and a bookmobile. The library provides
a wide variety of popular materials and services. The bookmobile
serves as a mobile branch delivering library services to the entire
Perry County area.
Library
Card
You
may receive a free library card from the Perry County Public Library
or from the bookmobile by providing a picture ID with your name,
current address and phone number. Your library card allows you
to use all library materials and services. For your protection,
we require a valid library card to check out any materials or
to use the Internet. Library cards are issued to all ages. (replacement
cost of lost card: $3.00)
Borrowing
& Returns
The
library has the following loan periods on circulating materials:
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2
Weeks |
Books,
audio books |
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7
Days |
DVD’s (NO RENEWALS) |
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1
Day |
Audiovisual
equipment |
You must have your library card to borrow any materials. This
helps insure your privacy and prevent abuses. Due to the size
of some circulating collections, the library has placed a limitation
on the number of items a patron may borrow. These are:
Library materials may be returned to the library or bookmobile.
When the library is closed, all materials except DVD’s
may be returned in the bookdrop just outside the library entrance.
Renewals
Materials may be renewed in person or by telephone unless they
are on reserve for another patron. Materials may be renewed three
times. Overdue materials may be renewed, but a fine will be assessed
(when applicable) and no other materials may be borrowed until
overdues are returned.
Fines
Overdue items accrue fines daily and fines are charged as follows:
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ITEM
TYPE |
PER
DAY |
MAX |
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DVD’s |
.50
cents |
$20.00 |
Information & Reference Service
Professional library staff are trained to answer your questions
and assist with your informational needs. Call or visit the library
with your requests.
Programs
The Perry County Public Library offers a variety of programs for
children and adults throughout the year. This includes story times
and other entertainment. Watch for listings in the local newspapers,
on WYMT TV Community Calendar; listen to WSGS radio or call the
library for more information. There are no admission fees for
programs and all programs are open to the public. (Some programs
may require pre-registration.)
Electronic Information Services
The library offers computers for Internet access or for other
computer use. Patrons under the age of 18 must have parent permission
to access the Internet.
Genealogy
The Perry County Public Library genealogy room serves as a reference
resource of non-circulating materials on local family genealogy
and the history of Perry and surrounding counties. The collection
includes a wide variety of materials, such as, census microfilm,
marriage & death records, cemetery guides, newspapers, and
books.
Special Services
When requested, materials not owned by the library may be borrowed
from other libraries through Interlibrary Loan Service.
The library provides special services which includes large print
books, the Talking Book Service, a Video-Eye machine and Zoom-Text
software for those with low vision.
Two coin operated copiers are available for public use.
Fax machine service is available for $1.00 per page to send. No
charge for local or toll free numbers.
Library tours and school visits by staff are available upon request.
Tax forms are available during tax season.
Meeting Rooms
Two meeting rooms are available for public use. Each room will
accommodate approximately 50 people. Meetings may be held after
hours which requires a $10.00 refundable key deposit. Call the
library to make room reservations.
Bookmobile Service
The Perry County Public Library offers extension service in a
state of the art bookmobile. Service is provided to private homes,
community stops, clinics, the nursing home, schools and more…..
Contact the library visit the bookmobile webpage for route information.
Magazines and Newspapers
Over one hundred different magazines, ten local, regional and
national newspapers are available for public use in the library.
The Hazard-Herald newspaper on microfilm may be used in the library—dating
back to 1910.
The library will make every
reasonable accommodation to assist qualified disabled persons
wishing to make use of library facilities or services. If such
accommodation is required, patrons are asked to notify any library
employee.
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