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Obtain a library card



Any resident of Schuylkill County is eligible to receive a library card at no charge with proper identification (photo ID and proof of address.) For children under age 14, application must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. The library participates in the Access PA Statewide library card program and will honor valid cards from other Pennsylvania libraries with a blue AccessPA sticker plus proper identification.



loan periods



Books & Audio - 3 weeks, 2 renewals (if not on hold for another patron)

DVD movies - 1 week, 2 renewals

Magazines - 1 week, 2 renewals

Effective October 2020 - Checked out materials AUTOMATICALLY RENEW on the due date if not returned, unless on Hold for a patron.

Patrons can still renew library materials in person at the library, by telephone during regular library hours or online self-renewal through the catalog link.



fines & fees



Books, Audio, Magazines - 25 cents/day

DVD - $2.00/day

Maximum Fine - $10.00 per item

Lost Material - Replacement Cost of Item

Lost Library Card - $1.00

*Effective October 2020 - AUTO RENEWAL of checked out items! Checked out materials will automatically renew on the due date if not returned, unless an item is on Hold for another patron. Most items will renew twice before incurring any Fines.



Inter-library loan



If we don't have the materials you need, we will attempt to borrow them from another library for your use. New materials (published within the past 6 months) and DVD & video materials are generally not available through inter-library loan. Inter-library loan delivery may take several weeks depending upon availability.



hours



Monday 9am - 7pm

Tuesday 9am - 7pm

Wednesday 9am - 7pm

Thursday 9am - 5pm

Friday - Closed

Saturday 8am - 3pm

Sunday - Closed



Holidays closings



New Year's Day, January 1st

Easter Saturday, 8am-12pm, April 4th

Memorial Day Saturday, 8am-12pm

Memorial Day, May 25th

Independence Day, July 4th

Ringtown Yard Sale Day, July 18th

Labor Day Saturday, 8am-12pm

Labor Day, Sep. 7th

Thanksgiving Eve, 9am-2pm, Nov. 25th

Thanksgiving, November 26th

Christmas Holiday, Dec. 24-26th

New Year's Eve, 9am-2pm, Dec. 31st

New Year's Day 2026, January 1st





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ringtown area library