FAQ - Library Information
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Library Basics
- Where is the library located?
- When is the library closed for holidays?
- How do I get a library card?
- Can I get a library card if I don't live in Augusta?
- What if I lose my card?
- How long may I borrow the materials for?
- How much will my fines cost?
- Can I use my Lithgow Library card at other libraries in the state?
- How do I access my library record from home?
- How do I request items from other libraries?
- Can items borrowed from other libraries be renewed?
- How do I return items if the library is closed?
- Do you have a fax machine?
- Do you have a photocopier?
- Do you have any museum passes?
Computers
- Do you have computers for public use?
- Can I reserve time on your computers in advance?
- How much does it cost to print?
- Do you have wireless internet access?
- Do I have to have a library card at your library in order to use the computers?
Where is the library located?
Lithgow Public Library is located at 45 Winthrop Street, across from the former YMCA. Parking is available behind the library, on street, and in the former Rite Aid parking lot. Return to topWhen is the library closed for holidays?
Holiday Closings 2013- Monday, 5/27 Memorial Day
- Thursday, 7/4 Independence Day
- Monday, 9/2 Labor Day
- Monday, 10/14 Columbus Day
- Monday, 11/11 Veterans' Day
- Thursday, 11/28 Thanksgiving Day
- Wednesday, 12/25 Christmas Day
How do I get a library card?
If you are a resident of Augusta, just bring a photo ID and something that shows your Augusta address, such as a utility bill or other official piece of mail. If you are applying for your child, the child must be present when we issue the card. You will be asked to fill out and sign an application for a library card, which will include your contact information and signature. Library staff will create a library account for you and give you a plastic library card, which you will need to bring with you when you want to borrow library materials. Your library card will also allow you to access your library account online, as well as request items from our library or other libraries from home. Return to topCan I get a card if I do not live in Augusta?
If you do not live in Augusta, you may get a Lithgow Public Library card if you pay an annual non-resident fee, which approximates the amount that Augusta taxpayers pay for library services through property taxes. Currently, that amount is $60.00 per year, $30.00 for six months, or $15.00 for three months. If you own property in Augusta, but do not live in town, you do not have to pay the nonresident fee in order to get a library card. Non-residents who are City of Augusta employees, or teachers or students in the Augusta Public School System, may obtain a free card for 1 year. Return to topWhat if I lose my card?
If you misplace your card, there is a replacement fee of $1.00. Return to topHow long can I borrow the materials for?
Books and books on tape and CD circulate for 3 weeks.Music, movies and magazines circulate for 1 week.
You may renew your items 2 times as long as there are no holds on a specific item. Return to top
How much will my fines cost?
If a library item is kept beyond the due date, an overdue fee will be charged as follows:Books, books on tape and CD, periodicals, and music CDs.........5 cents per day (Adult card) ; 2 cents per day (Children's card)
Videos and DVDs .....................................$.50 per day
A replacement fee will be charged for lost or damaged items. Return to top
Can I use my Lithgow Library card at other libraries in the state?
Currently, you can use your Lithgow Library card at the Gardiner Public Library and the Waterville Public Library. Return to topHow do I access my library record from home?
Click here to go to the My Account page, which will give you directions on accessing your library account. Return to topHow do I request items from other libraries?
In searching the Minerva catalog, you can expand your search to include all libraries in the Minerva consortium. When you find an item you would like to request, simply click on the Request button (you must be viewing an item record in order to see this button, not viewing a list of search results--click on the item's name in order to view its record.) You will be asked to enter your name and library card number (the barcode number on your library card.) Once you have done this, click on Submit. You should see a message saying that your request was successful, and that your "request will be delivered to Lithgow Library when it is available." We also have a tutorial on placing holds on the My Account page. Once the item has arrived, we will contact you and you have 7 days to pick the item up. Return to topCan items borrowed from other libraries be renewed?
Most items borrowed from other Minerva libraries may be renewed provided no one else is waiting for them (books and audiobooks for one two-week period; videos & dvds for an additional one-week period.) Items borrowed from the larger MaineCat system may or may not be renewed. If you are unsure about an item you have borrowed, or are unable to renew an item yourself online, please contact the library for assistance. Return to topHow do I return items if the library is closed?
The library has 2 drop boxes located behind the library for your convenience. Books may be returned in the larger drop box, and dvds, music, and audio books maybe be returned in the other. Return to topDo you have a fax machine?
The library does not have a fax machine. Return to topDo you have a photocopier?
The library has a black and white photocopier. Copies cost .25/page. Return to topFriends of Lithgow Public Library Family Museum/Park Pass Program
The Youth Services department, with the generous support of the Friends of Lithgow Library, offers passes to the following venues:Children's Discovery Museum in Augusta (good for a group of up to 4 people for half price)
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine in Portland (good for a group of up to 4 people for half price)
Farnsworth Museum in Rockland (good for free admission for two adults and children or grandchildren through the age of 18)
Maine State Museum in Augusta (good for a group of up to 4 people free)
Maine Wildlife Park in Gray (good for a group of up to 7 people for $2.50 per person admission) This pass is available from April until November.
To take advantage of this program, you must have an unexpired Lithgow Public Library card with fines no larger than $3.00. You can come in person or contact the Youth Services Department to book your pass. Passes are subject to availability. Return to top