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General Information
Patron
Registration
Loan Regulations
Other Services
Bookstore
Computer users at the Blackey Public Library
Any patron who lives, works, or is enrolled in a school and pay taxes in Letcher County may register for a library card. THe patron must present a valid driver's license or any proof of identification. Any child accompanied by a guardian or parent may register for a library card.
Each card is uniquely bar-coded and will have a pin number to enable any patron to view their library accounts on line. The main library, its branches and the bookmobile will be issuing these cards beginning November 1, 2004. The library card is good at all Letcher County libraries including the Bookmobile. Book borrowers will be asked to present their cards when borrowing library materials.
To obtain a card, please note the following policies:
Eligibility:
1. Any resident, student or worker or a property owner of Letcher County
may register for a card.
2. Patrons must fill out an application form to register for a card.
3. Identification is required. A driver’s license, or an ID issued
by a legitimate organization and a utility bill is acceptable to verify
address.
4. Juvenile (under age 18) years of age must have a parent or guardian
give consent on the application form. A parent needs to indicate in the
application form if their minor may access the library’s computer
or check out videos/DVD.
5. All overdue books should be returned or paid for if lost, before a
new borrower’s card is issued.
6. All cards expire after five years and is renewable free of charge.
Responsibility:
1. You are responsible for the use of your card.
2. All lost cards should be reported immediately.
3. A fee of $5.00 dollars will be required to replace a lost card.
4. You are responsible for any damage done or books lost and agree to
pay for replacements. Parents or guardians agree to accept full responsibility
for their child.
5. A fee of .05 cents will be charged for all overdue books.
Adult and children's books: fiction and non fiction are loaned for 14 days and are renewable for another two weeks.
Videos and DVD's are loaned for two day and may be renewed for additional two days.
Books on Tape and CD's are loaned for two weeks.
Periodicals maybe checked for two days except for current issues.
Weekly children's hour
Once a month exhibit
Computers with internet access
Interlibrary loans throughout Kentucky
Copying and Fax machines
Special programs and workshops
Meeting rooms may reserved for educational and social activities . A fee of $20.00 is charged for social activities, and a refundable fee of $10.00 is required for deposit for keys.
Microfilms and reader machine.
KET Satellite Programming
Hours of operation: Same as HMCL.
A variety of used and new books are for sale at the Bookstore located at the lower level of the library. Close to 5000 books are reasonably priced and includes pocket books, fiction and nonfiction adult and children's books, reference, arts and crafts books. Shelves of books are constantly stocked.
Letcher County Public Library District
220 Main St.
Whitesburg, Ky 41858
(606)633-7547
letcolib@bellsouth.net