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About the Library Hours Directions Renew Items
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Circulation Services
For North Lawrence County Residents: Library card applications are available at the library. New cards will be mailed. Any child under 14 years of age (or not yet in high school) must have his/her application signed by a parent or guardian. After receiving your card in the mail, sixty items may be checked out on your card. If you are under 18 years of age, you do not have to show identification to obtain a library card. ADULT LIBRARY CARDS
Persons living outside Lawrence county must have a Public Library Access Card (PLAC) to use the Bedford Public Library. Q. What is a Public
Library Access Card (PLAC)? To get a PLAC: Go to the Library Circulation Desk. Bring your home library card. Show identification with your name and current address (valid forms of ID listed above). Pay PLAC fee with cash or personal check.
You must have you library card with you to check out materials. You must inform us if you have a change of name, address, or phone number. Your card will be updated at no charge. You are responsible for the care and return of all items checked out on your card. You are responsible for notifying the library if your card is lost or stolen. If not reported, you are responsible for materials checked out on your card. Do not loan your card to
friends... you are responsible for all items checked out on your card. Replacement Card Cost Charges for lost cards are: Loan Periods for Library Materials All materials are loaned for
21 days, except for one-week DVDs in Adult services. Fines and Fees A fine of 20 cents per item per day is charged when materials are returned late. If you lose your date due slip, please call us to check the due date. Please return materials on time so they will be available for others to use. You will be notified of overdue items by Telecirc, the Library's automated circulation service, e-mail, or by mail. Accounts with a balance due over $25.00 may be submitted to a collection agency.
You will be charged for items checked out on your card that are lost or damaged. These fees will be used to replace the lost/damaged materials.
You must be at least 18 years old to check out DVDs marked "18+" from the Adult Floor.
The Bedford Public Library offers Interlibrary Loan services through resource sharing with cooperating libraries. You may borrow books and periodical articles from other libraries through the Bedford Public Library. In order to request an Interlibrary Loan, the desired item must NOT be owned by the Bedford Public Library. Reciprocal Borrowers will need to request Interlibrary Loan items from their "Home" library.
Last updated: 08/06/2009 |