Services

Library cards are available free to all residents and property owners in Craig County.

• Proof of identification/residency is required to register for a library card.
• For minors (under the age of 18), the application must also include the signature of a parent or guardian.
• Visit the front desk to get yours today!

Loan Periods
Patrons are respectfully asked to abide by the following loan periods, and return all materials on time! Items are stamped with the due date at checkout.

• Books – 3 weeks
• Audiobooks (CD) – 3 weeks
• Videos (VHS & DVD) – 1 week
• Hot Picks (DVD) - 3 Days
• Music CDs – 1 week
• Kindle Paperwhite e-readers - 3 weeks

Overdue Fines
Following a 4-day grace period, $.10 per item per library day is charged except for the Kindles which are $1 per library day. The total maximum fine per person is $10.00. Patrons who reach this maximum, OR have more than 10 items overdue, OR have anything more than three months overdue, will be denied borrowing privileges.

Lost/Damaged Items
Patrons with items that are lost or damaged beyond repair will be charged the list price or the cost of a similar replacement. Less serious damages may result in a small repair fee.

Placing Holds
Patrons in good standing may request items be put on hold for them. They will be notified as soon as the item is available, and it will be held at the circulation desk for 4 business days. To request an item, speak to someone in circulation or call 540-864-8978.

Renewing Materials
All materials may be renewed, unless there has been a request for the item. You may renew in person, by calling 540-864-8978, or by sending us an email.

Returning Materials
After-hours returns can be placed in the book drop box in front of the library. Please deposit items one at a time (spine first) into the slot.

Patron Suggestions
Your suggestions will help us improve our collection! Patrons are strongly encouraged to submit purchase suggestions in the box at the library or online. While it is not always possible to purchase everything requested, we do our best to provide what our patrons are looking for. And we thank you for your interest in the library.

The library has 5 Public Access Computers available on a first-come, first-served basis, that can be reserved in advance for use by adults. Time limits are enforced only if someone is waiting to use a computer. Computers are shut down 15 minutes prior to closing time.

The Craig County Public Library Internet Acceptable Use Policy governs all computer use. Signing in to use the computer constitutes agreement to the conditions of this policy.

NOTE: Children under 18 must have on file an Internet Acceptable Use Policy, signed by a parent or guardian. Children under 10 must be accompanied by a responsible adult when using the Internet.

Individual assistance on the computers is provided on request. Please realize that many of our circulation desk workers are volunteers who are not trained in information technology.

Our computers feature high-speed DSL Internet connection. Wireless access is available in the library for personal devices.

In addition to online resources (links can be found on the home page), we have a full suite of Microsoft Office productivity software on all public access computers.