Joining W.H. Walters Free Public Library
How to Get a Library Card
Free Borrowing Privileges
The following may register without fee upon presenting adequate information:
- Any person residing within the Borough of Alpha & Alpha Annex.
- Any faculty member employed by an education system within the Borough of Alpha.
- Any person employed by the Borough of Alpha.
- Any person who owns property within the Borough of Alpha upon presentation of a current property tax bill in their name.
Library cards are available to individuals ages 5 and older. Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present to provide the required signature and consent for the minor’s library card.
Nonresident Fees
Any person not covered above may apply for borrowing privileges subject to payment fees. Fees are reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees. Any change in fees will take effect in January of the year following Board resolution.
Schedule of Nonresident Fees:
- Individual Membership – $25 annually
- Family – $50 annually
- Senior Citizens (age 65 or older) – $15 annually
*Adequate identification is defined as bearing the applicants’ name and current street address. If the ID presented lacks one of these elements, a second form of ID is required.
Valid Forms of Identification
Persons 18 years or age and older applying for a library card must present valid photo identification. The following are accepted by Library Staff.
Valid Driver’s License
State Identification Card
Student Identification Card
Military Identification Card
Passport
Photo identification containing the applicant’s photo, first name, and last name.
Proof of Address
One of the following may be provided as proof of address:
Property Tax Receipt
Posted Mail with the Applicant’s Name
Utility Bill
Lease Agreement
Insurance Card
Voter Registration Card
College Enrollment Papers
Borrowing Guidelines
Materials for Adults
DVDs: 4 per cardholder; 3-day loan; 0 renewals.
Books: 6 per cardholder; 2-week loan; 2 renewals.
Magazines: 3 per cardholder; 2-week loan; 2 renewals.
New Releases for Adults
DVDs: 2 per cardholder; 3-day loan; 0 renewals
Books: 2 per cardholder; 2-week loan; 0 renewals.
Materials for Children & Young Adults
DVDs: 4 per cardholder; 3-day loan; 0 renewals.
Books: 10 per cardholder; 2-week loan; 2 renewals.
Magazines: 3 per cardholder; 2-week loan; 2 renewals.
New Releases for Children & Young Adults
DVDs: 2 per cardholder; 3-day loan; 0 renwals.
Books: 2 per cardholder; 2-week loan; 0 renewals.
*Reference Materials: discretion of Library Staff.
*Materials with high demand may not be renewed.
Overdue Materials
Late fee of $0.10 per day for each item up to a maximum of $5.00 (applies to all materials except video formats).
Late fee of $1.00 per day for each video format up to a maximum of $5.00
Borrowing privileges will be suspended until the materials are returned and fines paid.
Lost or Damaged Materials
Library members are responsible for all materials borrowed on their library cards. Special charges may be assessed for damaged materials. At the discretion of the Library Staff, replacement costs may be charged for materials returned in an unusable condition. **Replacement cost(s) will be charged for lost materials.
** Replacement cost(s) is defined as the cost of the materials, plus adminstrative/processing costs.
