Borrowing Policy

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* New Author Reserve Books, Magazines, Holiday Books and Audiobooks: 14 days
 
* New Author Reserve Books, Magazines, Holiday Books and Audiobooks: 14 days
 
* DVDs: 7 days
 
* DVDs: 7 days
* Wifi Hotspots: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
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* Quick Picks: 7 days
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* Wifi Hotspots: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
 
* Leap Pads: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no holds, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
 
* Leap Pads: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no holds, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
 
* All Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.
 
* All Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.

Revision as of 11:38, 3 February 2023


Obtaining a Library Card

All persons who wish to borrow materials from the Library must obtain a library card. The library card must be presented each time materials are borrowed. A picture ID may be accepted in lieu of a library card one time before a replacement card will be required.

The following persons may obtain a Portsmouth Public Library card by presenting valid identification:

  • Ohio Residents
  • Kentucky Residents from Greenup and Lewis Counties
  • Students attending educational institutions in Scioto County

Valid identification for persons 18 years and older will be defined as a valid state or federal issued picture ID such as a valid driver’s license or valid state identification card and proof of current address. Responsible Party must present a valid picture ID and proof of current address to obtain a card for children under the age of 18. In some instances, official paperwork may be required to establish juvenile/adult relationships.


Borrowing Policies

A library card-holder may have a maximum of up to 25 items at any one time on their card. A total of ten (10) DVDs may be borrowed on an Adult card and a total of five (5) DVDs may be borrowed on a Juvenile card.

Materials Circulation Periods are:

  • Regular and New Books: 28 days
  • New Author Reserve Books, Magazines, Holiday Books and Audiobooks: 14 days
  • DVDs: 7 days
  • Quick Picks: 7 days
  • Wifi Hotspots: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
  • Leap Pads: 21 days, Adult card only, Limit 1 on adult card, no holds, 2 renewals, $100 lost fee and $1.00 per day overdue fines
  • All Bookmobile materials have a circulation period of twenty-eight (28) days.

Library items may be renewed up to three (3) times. Items with holds and items on an Educator’s card cannot be renewed.


Damage Fees: Minimal and Repairable Damage - $3.00 per item / Non-repairable and total damage – replacement cost of item (patron may have item upon full payment unless disposed of due to health and safety issues)

Lost Fees: Replacement cost of item

Replacement Library Card Fees: Initial Library Card: Free / Replacement Card: $2.00

Any library card with:

  • More than three (3) overdue items will be blocked until items are returned.
  • A balance of more than $5.00 will be blocked until it is paid below $5.00.
  • Items overdue more than 21 days will be charged replacement costs of the items until the materials are returned in good condition.


Effective 4/1/22

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