* You must always have your library card in order to checkout materials. *
** Your library card is also good at any WVLN library throughout 33 counties in West Virginia! **
How to get a Library Card
- When applying for a library card, you must present a photo ID and a proof of address (if you have a current and up-to-date driver’s license, that counts for both). You should have the name and telephone number of a person who does not live at your address when applying for a card for an emergency contact.
- Library card applications should be filled out in the library in order to receive a card, unless the Library is present at a designated outreach event or the application is sent home via backpack mail from classes that are regularly visiting the library.
- Patrons may have one library card for all of the WVLN public libraries. The academic or State Library may have a separate card for use only at their institutions. The first library card is free.
- Children under the age of 12 are required to have a parent or guardian bring the child requesting a card to the library and be present for the card to be created, unless the application is sent home via backpack mail from classes that are regularly visiting the library. Children ages 13-18 must have a parent or guardian sign their library card application, but do not have to be accompanied by a parent or guardian to create their card. All parents/guardians signing for minors must be library patrons in good standing, provided they have a library card.
- A library card cannot be issued to an agency, organization or department without an individual representing the agency, organization or department signing the card application and being responsible for the account.
- Library cards need to be renewed annually, so that we may verify current contact information.
Your Library Card Perks
- All material are checked out for 14 days.
- Patrons have unlimited borrowing privileges on books.
- Subject to the librarian’s discretion based on past negligence with library materials.
- Subject to the librarian’s discretion based on past negligence with library materials.
- Patrons are limited to 2 movies per loan.
- Patrons using the Inter-Library loan service are required to pay return postage.
Renewals
- Any item may be renewed as long as another patron has not placed a reserve on the item.
- Items may be renewed at the circulation desk or by phone.
Fines
- We do not fine patrons for late books.
- However, the library may limit the number of book patrons can checkout based on past delinquency.
- Patrons must reimburse the library for any lost or destroyed material.