Your Library Card

Nov 16, 2011 Comments Off by

The North Providence Library is a member of Ocean State Libraries.

  • To obtain a Library card, identification with photo ID and current mailing address is required.
  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian with proper ID in order to register for a card.
  • A Patron must bring their own library card in order to check out material and to use the library’s computers.
  • Library cards are non-transferrable.
  • Replacement cost for a card is $1.
  • Patrons are responsible for all material checked out to their library card.

You can also register for a library card online by going to the online catalog (http://catalog.oslri.net)   You will be able to register on-online as a patron of our library if you are a RI resident.  You will have limited privileges.  Holds placed with this card are active for 30 days.  You must show a valid Rhode Island ID and proof of address at your library within 30 days to get a permanent card or this temporary patron record will be deleted.

Borrowing Policies

  • Books – All books, with the exception of reference books, circulate for a three week loan period. 
  • Magazines – Back issues of magazines circulate for a three week period.  The most recent issue of the magazine does not circulate.  No more than 3 of the same magazine title can go out on one card.
  • Playaways/Music CD’s/Audio Books – These circulate for a three week period.  There is a limit of no more than 6 per library card.
  • DVDs/Videos – DVDs/Videos loaned out for a 7 day period are not renewable.  No more than 3 per card.  Non-fiction DVDs/Videos circulate for 21 days are not renewable.   These items cannot be placed in the book drop.
  • Renewals – An item can be renewed for a 3 week period by either bringing it to the library or calling the renewal numbers 401-736-0965 or toll free 1-800-359-3090 before the due date.  If the item is on hold for another patron or it has been renewed once already, then it can not be renewed a second time.

Fines

Overdue fines for most library material are .20 per day per item.  DVD’s/Videos have a $2.00 fine per item per day if overdue.  Fines of $5.00 or more will automatically revoke library privileges.  If paying for fines by check and your check is returned, a $25.00 service charge plus the original fine will be charged.

Pay your Fines Online

You can now pay your fines online.  Go to the online catalog (http://catalog.oslri.net) and click on the “My Library Account” link.  Once you enter your name and library card number, you will see the option “pay online” if you owe more than $1.01 in fines or lost materials.

  • The library accepts MasterCard, Visa and Discover cards.  The system does not currently support PayPal.
  • There is no additional fee when paying fines online
  • The minimum payment amount is $1.01.  Once you’re in My Library Account, all fines are pre-selected.  If you do not wish to pay all of the fines, you can uncheck the fines you do not want to pay at this time and press the re-calculate button to pay only the checked, selected fines.  Each fine must be paid in full – you cannot pay a partial amount on a selected fine.
  • If you would like a receipt, include an email address with the credit card information you submit and a receipt will be sent to that address.  A payment receipt also displays online and may be printed.

 

 

Library Homepage, Services

The ELF Child-Safe Browser allows children to safely explore carefully chosen, highly engaging free-use educational resources. Even children with no computer experience are able to sit down and start right in and begin learning on so many levels. These are the same programs available on the AWE computers located in the Children’s Department of the Library. Click on the ELF below to install on your home computer.










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