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Borrowing Materials | Renewing Materials | Returning Materials
The Pawtucket Public Library is a member of OSL
(Ocean State Libraries).
- We accept and issue OSL library cards which may be used at most OSL member libraries.
- Use the Library Catalog to view the holdings of the Pawtucket Public Library and other OSL libraries, check your record, place holds and renew materials.
Library Cards
To obtain a OSL library card please visit the Circulation Desk inside the library. Along with filling out the application, you must show positive identification and proof of your mailing address, by presenting either a driver’s license, or a current utility bill.
Lost Library Card
Call the library immediately if your library card is lost. After being notified, the library will not allow anyone to use your card. If you do not report your card missing, you are responsible for any items checked out on your card. A $1.00 fee will be charged to replace a lost library card.
Books
- Loan Period
Three (3) weeks for all books, including all Audiobooks.
- Overdue Fines
Books, Books-on-Tape and Books-on-CD not returned by the date due – 10 cents per day, per item
Adult items - $6.00 maximum per item
Children’s items - $3.00 maximum per item
Videocassettes & DVDs
- One (1) movie/DVD is FREE per day - additional feature films are $1.00 each. Educational videos may be borrowed at no additional cost.
- Loan Period
All Videos and DVDs have a 7-day loan period.
- Renewals
Videos and DVDs can not be renewed.
- Overdue Fines
Adult videos/DVDs: $1.00 per day, per video/DVD (Max. fine: $20.00 per video/DVD).
Children’s videos: $1.00 per day, per video (Max. fine: $10.00 per video).
- Video and DVD Borrowing Restrictions for Minor Children
The Pawtucket Public Library does not restrict access to the material in its video and DVD collections based on the age of the borrower. According to Rhode Island Public Library Standards it is the responsibility of the parent or guardian to monitor the selection of materials of his or her minor children. The parent may request that the Pawtucket Public Library restrict borrowing on a minor’s library card to videos and DVDs of particular rating categories, such as: G, PG, PG13, and R. Please ask for this form at the Circulation Desk.
(Approved by the Board of Trustees 6/20/06)
Reserves
Most circulating materials may be reserved.
- Use the Library Catalog to place an item on hold
- Visit the library to fill out a Reserve slip
- Call the Reference Desk (401) 725-3714 x220/221
Renewals
Many library materials may be renewed once. Renewals will not be granted if the item is on reserve for another patron, or if the owning library does not allow renewals.
Use one of these methods to Renew Library Materials:
- Call the Circulation Desk - (401) 725-3714 x201
- Use the Library Catalog
- Use the Telephone Renewal Service, available 24 hours a day
(401) 736-0965
Toll Free: (800) 359-3090
Returns
Books may be returned to any public library that participates in the OSL system. Audiovisual materials should be returned to the library from which it was borrowed. When returning materials inside the library, do not place them on the countertop.
Place all materials in the book drop located at the left end of the desk.
Book Drop
The book drop is open 24 hours a day for the deposit of materials being returned to the library. It is located to the right of the main entrance of the building.
Questions?
Please call the Circulation Desk with any questions regarding our Circulation policies:
(401) 725-3714 x201
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