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Chico Public Library, Inc

Your Library Card

Getting a card, renewing materials, placing holds, etc.

Who can get a card

The library serves all permanent residents of Chico and the surrounding areas in Wise County. Children must be able to write their first and last name to receive a card.

How to Get Your Card
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and an electric or water bill showing current address. Children under 12 years of age must have their application signed by a parent or guardian in the presence of the librarian.

Borrowing Limits
Books may be checked out for two weeks (14 days). DVD's and Music CD's may be checked out for three days including the day borrowed. Reference books may be checked out for one week (7 days).  Books can be returned in the book drop outside the library.  DVD's and Music CD's must be returned at the circulation desk unless other arrangements have been made with the librarian.

Placing Holds 

Items may be reserved by contacting the librarian or through a patron OPAC account. Patrons will be contacted through email, text, and a phone call when an item is ready for checkout. Items must be picked up within two days or they will be returned to the shelf.

Renewing Your Borrowed Items
Materials may be renewed if not on a reserved list.  Renewal may be made through a patron OPAC account or by phone one time unless it is on the reserve list .

Library Fines
Book fines are fifteen cents per day (15¢) counting all days of the week. However, late fees for reading materials will be waived upon their return in good condition. 
DVD and Music CD fines are one dollar ($1.00) per day that the library is open. Patrons must pay a replacement cost for lost or damaged materials.
Fine Limit: When a patron has fines of $10 they will no longer be allowed to check out any materials until the fine is paid. Families with multiple cards are subject to a combined fine limit of $10 as well.

Chico Public Library Inc. has a Work Exchange program available for those members who may not be able to pay for damaged materials or fines. Contact the librarian to discuss options for fine repayment.

Print, Fax, and Copy Services

The library offers print, fax and copy services for its patrons for the following rates

Fax: Faxes sent is $1 per page and Faxes recieved is $0.35 per page

Black & White printouts/copies: $0.35 per page

Color copies/printouts: Patrons must come to the service desk to print/copy in color for $0.50 per page