C. C. Mellor Memorial Library Policies.
Borrowing Policy
FREE to all Allegheny County residents and patrons with Access Pennsylvania cards. All patrons must show identification. Children under the age of 14 must have a parent's signature on the application card. A $25 non-resident fee is charged families living outside of Allegheny County and whose home library does not participate in Access PA.
Borrowing Period:
- Fiction and nonfiction books, magazines, newspapers, audio books, books on CD......3 weeks
- Videos, DVDs, and CD-ROMs --- 1 week
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON THE NUMBER OF BOOKS CHECKED OUT AT ONE TIME. BOOKS MAY BE RENEWED TWO TIMES. RENEWALS MAY BE MADE IN PERSON, OVER THE PHONE, OR BY COMPUTER. NO RENEWALS ON MATERIALS WITH WAITING LISTS OR IF AN OVERDUE NOTICE HAS BEEN SENT. THERE ARE LIMITS ON CD-ROMS (2 PER CARD), VIDEOS (7 PER CARD) and DVDs (3 PER CARD).
ITEMS MAY BE RETURNED TO ANY PUBLIC LIBRARY IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY OR TO ANY LIBRARY PARTICIPATING IN ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA.
Fines and Fees
- Fines: $0.25 a day on most library materials (including Sundays and holidays).
- Fines on Children's books are $.10 a day(including Sundays and holidays).
- $1.00 a day on videos and CD-ROMs (including Sundays and holidays).
- Lost Materials: Price of material. Borrowing privileges for individuals owing $10.00 or more are suspended until the fine is paid.
Materials Available
| Fiction for adult, young adult and children | Large print books |
| Non-fiction for adults, young adults, and children | Magazines |
| On-line reference resources | Newspapers |
| Books with cassettes (Children) | Reference books |
| Books on tape (Adult) | Videos |
| Books on CD | DVDs |
| Fishing Poles | BiFolkal kits |
| CD-ROMS | |
| Recognition Levels and naming opportunities at $1,000 and above Please contact the Library | |
Special Services
Your Library Card
A card from the C. C. Mellor Memorial Library allows you to use over 40 public libraries in Allegheny County at no charge. In addition, the blue Access Pennsylvania sticker on your card lets you use other libraries throughout the state that participate in this program. A library card also allows you to access on-line reference materials or your library account from any computer.
References
Assistance is available in person or over the phone. In addition patrons can access Power Pennsylvania resources on their home computers. Go to the library home page, and click “On-Line Reference”. Your library card is the password.
Reserves
Any book may be requested at no charge. Reserves may be made in person, over the phone, or on-line. Go to the library home page, click on catalog, click on my account, enter your library card number.
Inter-Library Loan
Books can be requested from other libraries throughout the county, state, and nation. In most cases this is a free service.
Computers
The library has nineteen public access computers. All computers are available to access the Internet, to search the card catalog, and to utilize electronic databases. Patrons may also use Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Word. Patrons must have a valid library card to use the computers. A guest card is available for out-of-towners.
Film and Video
The library has a collection of videocassettes and DVDs that may be borrowed at no charge. In addition, patrons may order 16mm films at the library. The films and videos come from the Penn State Film Center. There is a fee.
Marterials for the blind and physically handicapped
A collection of large print books and audio tapes are available at the library. Registrations for talking books, tapes and Braille materials from the regional library may be made here.
Printing Services:
- Photocopier: $.20 a page b & w.
- Faxes received $1 per page.
- Faxes sent: local no charge, long distance $1 per page.
- Computer copies $.15 b&w per page ; $.50 color per page.
Friends of the Library
Become an advocate for the library by volunteering time or helping raise funds. Membership $25.
Paperback Exchange
A rack of paperbacks is available for swapping. Patrons are asked to bring the book back or replace it with another title. No loan period. Racks are located in the library and at the municipal buildings in Braddock Hills, Churchill, Forest Hills, and Wilkins.
Book Drop
Library materials can be returned 24 hours a day in either the book drop or the audiovisual box outside the main entrance in Edgewood or at the box located behind the Churchill Borough Building.
Local History Collection
Materials on the former Edgewood schools and borough history are available for browsing in the Memorabilia Corner.
Children's Programming
Story hours are held weekly at the library, Churchill Borough Building, and the Forest Hills Branch. Other programs include a summer reading club, outreach story hours, craft programs, Family Place workshops, movies, and a chess tournament. Check at the desk for a schedule.
Book Sale
The library's annual book sale is held in March. Book donations are accepted all year.
Homebound Delivery Sevice
If you are unable to get into the library, delivery of library materials can be arranged. Contact the library for details. This is a free service.
Meeting Room
Space is available for nonprofit community groups to meet in either the boardroom or the children's programming room. Check with the librarian for availability.
Income Tax Forms and Vita Tax Help
Many federal and state income tax forms are available during tax season. VITA volunteers will also help with tax preparation.
Monetary Donations
Donations are gladly accepted. Donors may request how funds may be used, such as memorial or honor books, or building renovation contributions.
Governmental Units of Support
The Boroughs of Edgewood, Churchill, and Forest Hills, Wilkins Township, the Woodland Hills School District, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Allegheny Regional Asset District support the C. C. Mellor Memorial Library.