📚 FAQ Category: Borrowing from the Library
Why do I still receive some library notices in the U.S. mail?
If our telephone notification system does not reach you on the first day, a notice will be printed by the library and sent via U.S. mail. Also, the library sends some billing notices for long overdue items by U.S. mail. Email customers will be emailed their billing notices.
Who can use the library?
Anyone may use any of the member libraries in the Cumberland County Library System (CCLS.) Some benefits are limited to card holders.
What are my library’s hours?
Library hours are included on our Locations and Hours page. You can also check their home page for special hours or holiday closings.
If I forget my library card, can I still borrow materials?
If you forget your card and need to borrow items, you must provide identification (such as a driver's license).
How to find older titles not owned by Cumberland County Library System?
If a title is not owned by our libraries, you can request to borrow the item from another library within Pennsylvania. To do this, complete the Inter-Library Loan Requests form. Select the form for the type of item you’d like to borrow. We have separate forms for:
How long may I keep my materials?
Most items are available for 14 days with 3 renewals. DVDs, Playaways, and Video Games are available for 7 days with 3 renewals. Hotspots have 14- and 30-day loans. Due date receipts and account tools can help you track your due dates.
For more information, visit our Borrow Items page.
How do I borrow, renew or return an item?
If you have a library card, items may be borrowed for free. However, if you keep something past the item's due date, then you will be charged a late fee each day the item is overdue. If you forget your card, you must provide identification (such as a driver's license).
You can renew your items online, using the Library2Go app, through our Shoutbomb text messaging service, through our automated Telephone Circulation system, or in person at the library.
You can return items to any Cumberland County public library. Each library has an after hours return bin for books and most audio visual items.
For more information, visit the Cumberland County Library System’s Borrow, Renew, Return page.
