Materials Borrowing:
– Books may be checked out for TWO weeks and are limited to TWO renewals. If you have not finished the book within this period AND it belongs to COL, you will need to come into the library, check the book in and check it out again.
– If the book does NOT belong to COL, you are limited to TWO renewals. If you wish to keep the book longer, you MUST contact the owning library to see about renewing the item.
– DVD’s may be checked out for TWO weeks. Limit of five (5) Columbia DVD’s may be checked out at one time. DVD’s may be renewed twice, pending there are no holds on the item. If you have not finished watching the movie within this period AND it belongs to COL, you will need to come into the library, check the movie in and check it out again.
– If the DVD does NOT belong to COL, the DVD may be renewed twice, unless the library has restrictions in place or the owning library charges a rental fee for the movie. In this case, the movie may be non-renewable and must be sent back to the owning library.
– Magazines circulate for TWO weeks. Please inquire about magazine renewals at the circulation desk.
– COL Policy: Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver to check out movies.
(Any library materials with outstanding holds or holds placed while the item is checked out will not be eligible for renewal.)
Late fees for materials & DVD’s:
$.30 per day for adult materials (including DVD’s), maximum of $5.10 per item.
$.30 per day for young adult materials, maximum of $5.10 per item.
$.20 per day for children’s materials (including DVD’s), maximum of $3.00 per item.
*If you have large fees on your card, you are not permitted to use another family members card to check out materials. We are happy to work with you to pay your fines.*
Playaway LaunchPad’s:
Playaway LaunchPad’s may be checked out for two weeks. LaunchPad’s may ONLY be checked out by an adult who is 18 years of age or older. Limit of two (2) launchpad’s may be out at a time – NO EXCEPTIONS. LaunchPad’s are eligible for ONE renewal.
Late fees for LaunchPad’s:
$1.00 per day, maximum of $5.00.
Damage or Missing Parts Cost for LaunchPad’s:
$85.00 minimum if the device is returned damaged. FULL COST will be charged if the LaunchPad is NOT returned at all.
$15.00 for missing Circulation Case
$10.00 for missing Bumper Case
$1.00 for missing USB Charging Cord
$2.00 for missing Charger/AC Adapter
$15.00 processing fee – this will be applied for device replacement shipping costs and processing.
$3.00 for missing Case Cover Art
LaunchPad’s MUST be returned to the circulation desk. Patron’s who return LaunchPad’s in the the book drop are subject to losing their LaunchPad borrowing privileges.
STEM/Learning Kits:
Families are limited to TWO (2) STEM/Learning Kits at a time. Kits may be checked out for TWO (2) weeks.
STEM/Learning are eligible for ONE renewal, pending there are no holds on the item.
COL Policy: Kits may ONLY be checked out by a cardholder age 18 years or older.
STEM/Learning MUST be returned to the circulation desk. If batteries are needed for the kits, the circulation desk will provide them at time of check out.
Late Fees for STEM/Learning Kits:
$1.00 a day per kit, maximum of $5.00.
Batteries – a replacement fee for batteries will be charged if they are NOT returned with the kit. Charges will be $1.00 – $2.00, depending on the kit.
Replacement cost will be charged if kits are NOT returned. Replacement cost may also apply if kits are returned with missing, damaged, or broken pieces.
Tonies Boxes/Story Dream Machine/Yoto Player device borrowing guidelines:
Families may check out ONE (1) device at a time.
Devices are not renewable and must be checked out by an adult, 18 years of age or older.
Tonies:
– Patrons may check out ONE (1) Tonies Box and TWO (2) Tonies Characters at a time.
– If you are not checking out a Tonies Box, the limit of TWO (2) Tonies Characters will still apply.
Story Dream Machine:
– Patrons may check out ONE (1) Story Dream Machine and ONE (1) Story Book Collection.
– If you are not checking out a Story Dream Machine, the limit of ONE (1) Story Book Collection will still apply.
Yoto Player:
– Patrons may check out the Yoto Player and ONE (1) Story Card Set at a time.
– If you are not checking out the Yoto Player, the limit of ONE (1) Story Card Set will still apply.
Late fees for these devices are the same as our STEM/Learning Kits. In the event a device is returned damaged, not in working order, broken, or not returned at all, replacement costs will be added to the patrons account.
COL Policy: Kits may ONLY be checked out by a cardholder age 18 years or older.
Inter-Library Loan:
If no library in Lancaster County has an item you would like, please see the circulation desk staff – it may be able to be ordered elsewhere in the state of PA. There is no charge for this type of inter-library loan, provided the item is returned on time.
Lost/Replacement Items:
Many people who lose a book ask if they may purchase a replacement copy for us. Please see a staff member for more information regarding this policy.
If you do not come to see us regarding your billed items and make no effort to pay for them, your account will be turned over to the Collection Agency.