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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Local residents and those who work locally may obtain a library card in person at the Library. You must show proof of residency/local employment. The first library card is free, but if the card is lost, the replacement charge for a new card is $1. Patrons outside of the Westchester Library System may obtain a card for an annual fee of $75. Borrowing Period & Renewal Policy Books/Audio Books/Playaways: Most Lewisboro Library and inter-library loan books have a 21-day loan period. You may place holds on these books, and they may be renewed if there is not a hold in the system. Exceptions to this are: New Books - new releases that are circulated within the Westchester Library System. There is a 14-day loan period on New Books. You may place holds on these books, and they may be renewed if there is not a hold in the system. Express Books - copies of new best sellers that are circulated within this library only. There is a 7-day loan period on Express Books, they are not renewable and they may not be reserved or held. . DVDs/Videos: Most Lewisboro Library and inter-library loan DVDs and videos have a 7-day loan period. You may place holds on these items, and they may be renewed if there is not a hold in the system. Exceptions to this are: Express Copies - copies of new releases that are circulated within this library only. There is a 7-day loan period on Express DVDs/Videos, they are not renewable and they may not be reserved or held. CD-Roms: Children’s titles that are circulated within the Westchester Library System. There is a 14-day loan period on CD-Roms. You may place holds on these titles, and they may be renewed if there is not a hold in the system. How to Renew Books, DVDs, Videos and CD-Roms may be renewed in person, via telephone (674-4169) or online by accessing our Library Catalog. For instructions, see Using the Library from Home. How to Reserve Books, DVDs, Videos and CD-Roms may be reserved in person, via telephone or online by accessing our Library Catalog. For instructions, see Using the Library from Home. Late Fees vary from library to library. The fees noted below are for those materials belonging to the Lewisboro Library. Books: There is a late fee of 20-cents per day for books that are returned past their loan period (25-cents for Express books). The maximum fine assessed for overdue books is $5. DVDs/Videos: There is a late fee of $1 per day for all DVDs and videos that are returned past their loan period. The maximum fine assessed for overdue DVDs and videos is $10. CD-Roms: There is a late fee of $1 per day for all CD-Roms that are returned past their loan period. The maximum fine assessed for overdue CD-Roms is $10. All videos are to be rewound before being returned, out of courtesy for the next patron. There is a fine of $1 for any video that is returned without being rewound. While the fines on overdue materials are relatively low at the Lewisboro Library, other libraries’ fines have increased. If you reserve a book from another library in the Westchester Library System, you are subject to that owning library’s late fee. These late fees can range from 25˘ per day for books to $3 per day for movies. Patrons with $25.00 or more in Outstanding Fees will be blocked from checking out any Library materials until the fees are paid. Why did the Library Name Change?
In 2008, the South Salem Library board of trustees and the New York State Board of Regents approved a name change for the library from “South Salem Library” to “Lewisboro Library.” The new name more accurately reflects the library’s mission to serve the entire town of Lewisboro including Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Lewisboro, South Salem, Vista and Waccabuc. The Library is chartered by the state to serve all of Lewisboro, and all residents contribute their tax dollars to support the building and its services. You will begin seeing it used in library correspondence and promotional material. Current patrons may continue to use their South Salem Library card. New patrons will be issued a Lewisboro Library card. This change will not affect any materials you have checked out or placed on hold at the South Salem Library. However, when placing new holds, please remember to choose Lewisboro Library as your pick up location.
When is the Annual Library Fair?
The annual library fair is usually held on the third or fourth Saturday in September at Onatru Farm in South Salem.. The Fair highlight is the Book Sale, but it also features “Attic Treasures,” auctions, games, food, hayrides, music, and vintage cars. 2011 Library Fair Donation Days - We accept donations of books and items for the Fair’s Attic Treasures Tag Sale on the first four Saturdays in August. Toys will only be collected on September 9 & 10. Donations can be dropped off at Onatru Farm (99 Elmwood Road) from 10 am to Noon on these days only. Books must be in good condition (no mildew or torn pages). No textbooks, condensed books, encyclopedias, or magazines. For Attic Treasures we are seeking gently used furniture, bicycles, artwork, and kitchen and sports equipment. Due to high refuse fees, we cannot accept upholstered furniture, computers and accessories, or exercise machines. Due to limited space, we only accept donations of books twice a year. See above for information on our Library Fair Donation Days. We also have a small Spring Book Sale each May. Books, audio books and DVDs are accepted two days prior to that sale. Books must be in good condition (no mildew or torn pages). No textbooks, condensed books, encyclopedias, or magazines. Please call in April for donation dates. Wireless Internet access is now available at the Lewisboro Library. We invite you to explore our high-speed Internet access using your own wireless-enabled laptop or pda. In order to connect, your computer must have a WiFi-compatible network card installed (802.11b or 802.11g). We also recommend a charged battery, as electrical outlets are limited. Wireless users agree to abide by the library policy on wireless use of the Internet. A copy of this policy can be found at the Circulation Desk. For detailed information, please refer to the Wireless Configuration Information sheet available at the Circulation Desk. Wireless Network Name: lewlibrary |
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