Library Card Information

You are eligible for a free library card if you live in Pennsylvania. If you do not, you still qualify for a free library card if you work or attend school in Chester County. You must show a valid ID (i.e., driver's license) verifying your current address. Photo ID is preferred but not required, as long as the document has address information.

Otherwise, out of state patrons may obtain a card by paying an annual fee of $20.00.

Borrowing and Returning Materials

Your first library card is free; lost cards may be replaced for $3.00.
You may borrow most material for three weeks.
You may renew this material for 3 weeks then 1 week.
You may not renew items with reserves.
Rental and overdue items must be renewed in person or by calling Circulation at (610)280-2650 EXT 51.

Renewal Terms

First Checkout: 3 WEEKS
First Renewal: 3 WEEKS
Second Renewal: 1 WEEK

How to Renew

Click here to Renew or Place a Hold Online
Call the Automated Telephone Renewal Service at 610-280-BOOK (2665)
Call the Circulation Department at 610-280-2650 EXT 1
In Person at Any Chester County System Library

You are responsible for overdue fines and replacement costs of lost or damaged materials borrowed on your card. Patrons requiring special accommodations may be served immediately upon request. Library materials may be returned to any Chester County Library. Bookdrops are available outside the building to return materials at any time.

The Chester County Library assumes no responsibility for damage to patron's equipment that is possibly caused by library materials.

Last Modified: 10/7/08

Library Card Information

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