YOUR LIBRARY CARD
You can use your library card at any
Allegheny County public library. Cards
from other county libraries can be used at
our library, too.
Your library card is free. Replacement
cards cost $1.00. Your account information
is renewed every two years.
Children & Teens
Children who can print their first and last
names may register for a library card. For
those under 18, a parent or legal guardian
must sign the registration and bring a
photo ID as well as proof of address.
Adults
Adults can register for a card by bringing a
photo ID with their current address. If the
address has changed, bring any official
mail with the new address and a photo ID.
Carnegie Free Library of
SWISSVALE
GET STARTED
Start using the online catalog, databases,
programs, eLibrary, many helpful links, and
more on our website.
Set up your online library account on our
website to request and renew items, see
your library cart, and pay fines.
Honor a loved one with a
memorial book, CD, or DVD.
All donations are tax deductible.
Carnegie Free Library of Swissvale
was founded in 1917 and is a
member of the Allegheny County
Library Association and is operated
by the Woodland Hills School
District. Additional funding is
received from the Allegheny
Regional Asset District and the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
February 2014
1800 Monongahela Avenue
Swissvale, PA 15218-2312
412.731.2300
Fax 412.731.6716
www.swissvalelibrary.org
LIBRARY HOURS
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
10-8
10-8
10-4
10-8
10-4
9-4
closed
SERVICES
Renew up to two times
in person, by phone, or with
your online library account.
Computers
Computers are free to use for patrons with
a valid library card with less than 5.00 in
fines. Have fines over 5.00? Just pay at
least 1.00 before each use. A guest pass is
available only for out-of-town visitors.
Patrons are allotted one hour per day with
two additional 30-minute extensions if no
one is waiting. Computers are turned off ½
hour before closing.
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7 computers can access the Internet
and electronic databases and are
equipped with Microsoft Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Publisher, and Access.
1 catalog-only computer can find
materials county-wide.
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Don’t miss our Computer Help Tutor!
Request Items
PROGRAMS
WHEN ITEMS ARE DUE
Adults may have up to 50 items, and
children and teens may have up to 10
items. Patrons over 18 years old may
borrow up to 5 DVDs.
Books
Audio books
Books with CDs/Tapes
Games
DVDs and VHSs
3 weeks
3 weeks
3 weeks
1 week
1 week
Request items from Allegheny County
libraries in person, by phone, or online.
Request items from outside of the county
(ILL) with your online library account. You
will be notified when the item arrives by
email or phone. Items are held at our
library for one week.
Return items at any county library, our
library, or in our book drop beside the front
door. No cards nor fines inside items
please. Our book drop is emptied
mornings Monday to Saturday, and
overdue items accumulate fines until then.
Other Services
OVERDUE ITEMS?
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eLibrary (e-books, e-music, etc.) and
electronic databases on our website
Reference in person or by phone
Faxing 1.00/page (5.00 max. charge)
plus 1.00 for long-distance numbers
Income Tax and Rent Rebate Forms
Earbuds 2.00
CD-R discs 1.00
Printing 0.20/page
Copying 0.20/page
Pay fines at our library, online, or at any
county library. Patrons are charged to
replace lost items. Accounts with fines
over 5.00 are frozen.
Books
Audio books
Books with CDs/Tapes
Games
DVDs and VHSs
0.10/day
0.10/day
0.10/day
0.10/day
1.00/day
Find information about our programs
on our website, at our library, or in our
newsletter. New members may join at
any time.
All Ages
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Family Fun Night
Book Bucks
WIZARD Card Game
Tournament
Book & Bake Sales
Summer Craft Sale
Children
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Preschool Classes
Summer Reading
Books & Cookies
Game Day
Saturday Fun
Robotics Class
Adults
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Book Discussion Groups
Wise Walkers
Knit & Crochet Club
Computer Help Tutor