Borrowing Policies

Borrowing Materials

Cardholders can borrow materials from any library in Cambria County! To make it even easier, you can pick up or drop off books at any member library.
Can’t find it in our libraries? If we don’t have it, we have borrowing agreements with libraries across Pennsylvania. Visit our Books and Movies page to learn more.

Checkout Policies

Several libraries no longer charge overdue fines on standard collections (books, audiobooks). Please refer to our charts for information on specific items. Some libraries may offer materials not listed on these charts.

Renewing Items

Need to extend your due date? Books and many other items will renew automatically! You will receive an email to let you know if an item has renewed, or the reason it did not renew. Items may not be eligible for renewal if the item has reached its checkout limit, or another patron has requested the item.

Circulation Rules for Standard Collections

Item	Borrowing Time	Renewals	Overdue Fines at Specific Libraries
Books	2 weeks	2	$0.25 per day Cresson Public Library Portage Public Library
			No Overdue Fines at remaining libraries
Audiobooks	2 weeks	2	$0.25 per day Cresson Public Library Portage Public Library
			No Overdue Fines at remaining libraries
CDs	2 weeks	2	$0.25 per day Cresson Public Library Portage Public Library
			No Overdue Fines at remaining libraries
DVDs	1 week	0	$1 per day Cresson Public Library Portage Public Library
			No Overdue Fines at remaining libraries
			Rental Charges may be required prior to checkout
Ukuleles	14 days	2	$0.25 per day All Libraries

Technology Circulation Rules

Electronic devices like Mobile HotSpots, Chromebooks, and Tablets are available at limited libraries. Refer to our chart below for more info.

Item	Borrowing Time	Renewals	Overdue Fines at Specific Libraries
Chromebooks	7 days	1	$2 per day All Libraries
Mobile HotSpots	28 days	0	$2 per day All Libraries
			Currently only available at Cambria County Library. $5 fee required to borrow.
Tablets	7 days	1	$2 per day All Libraries
			Currently only available at Cambria County Library

Lost Item Charges

Items that are 30 days overdue will automatically be marked as Lost and a $5 processing fee will be added to the account. All libraries reserve the right to pursue collection for lost items. If an item is returned to the library the charges will be removed from the patron’s account.

Service Restrictions

Services may be restricted when a user has 3 items overdue, or $5 in library fines. Because some libraries charge overdue fines and otheres do not, your local library may enforce restrictions based on one limit or the other. When the limit has been reached, services will be limited including the ability to place holds, renew library cards, or use computer services at the library.

Meet our Libraries

It's great that I can get books from anywhere in the county and pick them up at my local library!

-Leanna Bird

The Cambria County Library System consists of 14 independent libraries in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Each library in our federated system features its own programs, mission, and Board of Directors.

One library card provides access to all 14 libraries. Patrons can use their card at any member library location to borrow items or enjoy programs. Our libraries work together to allow patrons to request an item from one library, and pick it up at another.

Our libraries are proud to work with the Cambria County Commissioners to provide outstanding services in our county. Our system headquarters are located in Johnstown, PA.