USING THE LIBRARY

Your Library Card

Your Downingtown Library card may be used to check out materials at the Downingtown Library or at any other System Library in Chester County. To obtain a library card, an application must be filled out along with providing proper identification with a current address showing that you live, work, or go to school in Chester County. There is no charge for a library card.

Borrowing and Returning Materials

Most materials can be borrowed for 3 weeks. Items may be renewed either in person, online by viewing your record at www.ccls.org, or by calling the Library at 610-269-2741. However, items on reserve are not renewable. Borrowers are responsible for overdue fines and replacement costs of lost or damaged materials. Materials may be returned to any public library in Chester County. The Bookdrop is available to return materials at any time.

Fines

Adult Books               25c per day/$10 Max

Children’s Books      15c per day/$5 Max

Audio Books:
Adult                            25c per day/$10 Max
Children’s                   15c per day/$5 Max

DVDs                           25c per day/$10 Max

Reserves

You may reserve books and DVDs online or by filling out a reserve card at the Library. You will be notified by email when your item becomes available.

Interlibrary Loan

We will try to provide books that are not available at our library. We have access to the holdings of thousands of public, academic, and special libraries. Place your request at the circulation desk

Copier and Fax

A self-service copier is available for 20c per black and white copy and 50c per color copy.  Faxes may be sent for $1.00 a transaction