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Library cards are free to residents of the Borough of Wyomissing and to non-residents who provide proof of Pennsylvania residency.  Adults and children 14 and over are entitled to personal library cards.  Registration is good for three years.  No library cards are issued in the name of businesses or institutions.  Replacement cards cost $2.00.

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There is a $.25 fine for each day materials are overdue, not including Sundays and holidays.  Fines accrue up to the cost of the item.  Patrons are charged the replacement cost of the item for lost or damaged materials.  Borrowing privileges will be suspended if fines for materials not returned or other charges exceed $10.00.  All fines and fees must be paid in full by the end of a calendar year before borrowing and computer privileges can be used in a new calendar year.  Fees for damaged materials will be assessed at the discretion of the Library Director.

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The Wyomissing Public Library is not responsible for any damage, which may occur to a patron's personal equipment during the use of videos (both VHS and DVD), audiocassettes, or compact discs borrowed from the Library.  Any damage to the Library's material is the responsibility of the borrower.

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Photocopies are $.20 per page.  Computer printouts are $.10 per page.  Copies and printouts must be paid at the time of printing.

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The following are 7 day, no renewal:

-- New Fiction
-- Periodicals
-- Videos
-- Compact discs
-- Occasional collection of high demand material

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All other items circulate for 2 weeks and may be renewed twice if not on reserve, either in person or by telephone.

-- Five recent periodicals (not current issue)
-- No limit on older periodicals

-- 7 videos [and/or DVDs]
-- 5 books in the same Dewey Decimal number at Librarian's discretion
-- Holiday books and other collections may be limited depending upon quantity available

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Interlibrary Loan is governed by the procedures and policies of the Wyomissing Public Library Interlibrary Loan Policy.

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All library users are entitled by law to confidentiality in their borrowing.