| GERMAN-MASONTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY |
LIBRARY SERVICES
Frequently Asked Questions/
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions/
FAQs
WHAT ARE YOUR HOURS? The library is open Tuesday (10.00 AM -- 5.00 PM), Wednesday (10.00
AM--6.00 PM), Thursday (10.00 AM--5.00 PM) and Saturday (9.00 AM --3.00 PM). Call 724.583.7030 for
holiday hours.
For the safety of our patrons during the winter months, the library is CLOSED when the Albert Gallatin
Area School District is closed because of severe weather conditions.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE THE LIBRARY? Since our library is a member of the Fayette County Library
System, all county residents are entitled to use the library at no cost.
FOR HOW LONG MAY MATERIALS BE BORROWED? Books may be checked out for two weeks, and
may be renewed for an additional two weeks. A book drop is located outside the Washington Street
entrance so that materials may be returned when the library is closed.
WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO COME TO THE LIBRARY TO RENEW MY BOOKS? Just call the library at
724.583.7030 to renew your materials over the phone. Please have the title and due date of the materials
available when you call.
WHAT PROGRAMS DOES THE LIBRARY OFFER? The library has offered a successful pre-school
program for many years and has offered various informal programs for children and adults. Check our
web site or the main desk for current activities.
WHAT IF I NEED A BOOK THAT THE LIBRARY DOESN'T OWN? As a member of Access
Pennsylvania, we are able to obtain materials from libraries throughout the commonwealth. Please be
advised, however, that locating materials can take considerable time and we cannot guarantee that
requested items will be available by a certain date.
I NEED TO HAVE SOME MATERIAL FAXED. DOES THE LIBRARY OFFER THIS SERVICE? We are able
to transmit and receive faxed material for a nominal charge.
CAN YOU MAKE PHOTOCOPIES FOR THE PUBLIC? The library has a copier and staff members will be
happy to make copies for you at a reasonable cost.
DOES THE LIBRARY HAVE COMPUTERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE? Several computers are
currently available for our patrons. Microsoft Word, as well as Office XP and other useful programs, is
installed and available for use on the computers.
Due to the high cost of print cartridges, we must request a nominal charge for the use of the laser or ink
jet printers.
While the library has computers available for public use, we are unable to provide individual
instruction in using the software.
Computers are shut down 15 minutes prior to closing time.
DOES THE LIBRARY OFFER INTERNET SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC? Free Internet access is available; a
timer program has been installed to insure fair use of computer resources. Internet and computer usage
rules and policies have been established by the Board of Directors;these are posted in the library and on
computer log in screens.
In addition, our library now offers FREE WI-FI service for patrons who wish to use their own
laptop computers.
AM--6.00 PM), Thursday (10.00 AM--5.00 PM) and Saturday (9.00 AM --3.00 PM). Call 724.583.7030 for
holiday hours.
For the safety of our patrons during the winter months, the library is CLOSED when the Albert Gallatin
Area School District is closed because of severe weather conditions.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO USE THE LIBRARY? Since our library is a member of the Fayette County Library
System, all county residents are entitled to use the library at no cost.
FOR HOW LONG MAY MATERIALS BE BORROWED? Books may be checked out for two weeks, and
may be renewed for an additional two weeks. A book drop is located outside the Washington Street
entrance so that materials may be returned when the library is closed.
WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO COME TO THE LIBRARY TO RENEW MY BOOKS? Just call the library at
724.583.7030 to renew your materials over the phone. Please have the title and due date of the materials
available when you call.
WHAT PROGRAMS DOES THE LIBRARY OFFER? The library has offered a successful pre-school
program for many years and has offered various informal programs for children and adults. Check our
web site or the main desk for current activities.
WHAT IF I NEED A BOOK THAT THE LIBRARY DOESN'T OWN? As a member of Access
Pennsylvania, we are able to obtain materials from libraries throughout the commonwealth. Please be
advised, however, that locating materials can take considerable time and we cannot guarantee that
requested items will be available by a certain date.
I NEED TO HAVE SOME MATERIAL FAXED. DOES THE LIBRARY OFFER THIS SERVICE? We are able
to transmit and receive faxed material for a nominal charge.
CAN YOU MAKE PHOTOCOPIES FOR THE PUBLIC? The library has a copier and staff members will be
happy to make copies for you at a reasonable cost.
DOES THE LIBRARY HAVE COMPUTERS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC USE? Several computers are
currently available for our patrons. Microsoft Word, as well as Office XP and other useful programs, is
installed and available for use on the computers.
Due to the high cost of print cartridges, we must request a nominal charge for the use of the laser or ink
jet printers.
While the library has computers available for public use, we are unable to provide individual
instruction in using the software.
Computers are shut down 15 minutes prior to closing time.
DOES THE LIBRARY OFFER INTERNET SERVICE TO THE PUBLIC? Free Internet access is available; a
timer program has been installed to insure fair use of computer resources. Internet and computer usage
rules and policies have been established by the Board of Directors;these are posted in the library and on
computer log in screens.
In addition, our library now offers FREE WI-FI service for patrons who wish to use their own
laptop computers.
