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| Material | Loan Period |
Number of Renewals |
Extended Use Fees |
Maximum Fee |
Loan Limit per cardholder |
| CD-ROMs | 3 Weeks | 1 | $1.00/day | $10 | 6 |
| DVDs | 1 Week | 1 | $1.00/day | $10 | 6 |
| Express Books | 1 Week | 0 | $.50/day | $10. | *see below |
| New Adult Books | 3 Weeks | 0 | $.20/day | $10. | * |
| Adult Books | 3 Weeks | 2 | $.20/day | $10. | * |
| Adult Paperbacks | 3 Weeks | 2 | $.20/day | $5 | * |
| Adult Videos | 1 Week | 1 | $1.00/day | $10 | * |
| Adult CDs | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.20/day | $10 | * |
| Adult Recorded Books | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.20/day | $10 | * |
| Adult Magazines | 1 Week | 1 | $.20/day | $5 | 6 |
| Adult Maps | 1 Week | 1 | $.20/day | $5 | 6 |
| Children's Books | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.10/day | $5 | * |
| Children's Videos & DVD | 1 Week | 1 | $1.00/day | $10 | * |
| Children's Bag-A-Tales | 3 Weeks | 0 | $2.00/day | $20 | 1 |
| Children's A/V (music CDs and tapes, recorded books, kits) | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.10/day | $5 | * |
| Children's Magazines | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.10/day | $1 | 6 |
| Children's Pamphlets | 3 Weeks | 1 | $.10/day | $1 | 6 |
Click here for more information about getting a White Plains Public Library
Card, or call our Circulation Department at 422-1490.
* THE LOAN LIMIT PER CARDHOLDER of 50 items per card, including a limit of 6 DVDs (adult and/or children's), 6 CD-ROM (adult and/or children's), 6 magazines and 6 pamphlets per card.
DUE DATE RECEIPTS are printed for all materials checked out. Be sure to check carefully for due dates, and keep receipts handy in case you have questions.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MATERIALS BORROWED ON YOUR CARD! Please report lost cards immediately. The replacement cost for a lost card is $5 for adults and $2 for children. Library privileges may be suspended until financial obligations are met by the borrower, or if library materials are more than 16 days overdue.
HOLDS:
You may place holds on any circulating item in our catalog, regardless of
whether the item is in the Library or checked out to another borrower. You may
reserve in person, by phone at 422-1480 or online at www.whiteplainslibrary.org.
You will be notified by mail or by e-mail when your hold becomes available. A
service fee of 50¢ is charged when a hold is requested. You are responsible for
payment whether the item is picked up or not.
FORGOTTEN CARDS:
You may borrow materials for a $1 fee. One ID is required, preferably a
driver's license. YOU MAY BORROW ONLY ON YOUR OWN
CARD.
VACATION LOANS
White Plains residents (ONLY) may request an 8 week vacation
loan on books, EXCEPT Express, New Books, travel, & Job Information Center.
INTERLIBRARY LOANS:
Books and AV materials may be borrowed for you from other libraries. A
service fee of 50¢ is charged when a hold is requested. You are
responsible for payment whether the item is picked up or not. Occasionally
other fees from the lending library may also apply. Ask at the Adult
Reference Desk for more information.
TELEPHONE RENEWALS:
Renewals may be made over the telephone (422-1492) for
borrowers in good standing so long as the material is not overdue, on hold or an
interlibrary loan. Adult material may be renewed twice, and children's material once (see
table, above). Telephone renewal is available Monday-Saturday from opening
until 1/2 hour before closing. Online renewals are available 24/7 through
our website.
BOOK DROPS:
Outside return chutes next to the main entrance are open 24
hours a day, 7 days a week. In addition, a drive-up return box is open during library
hours. Any materials may be returned in these depositories. Please put items in one at a
time, so the chutes do not get clogged!
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