New Fine Structure and Meeting Room Fees Set
The Northland Public Library Authority Board has adopted changes in the library’s fine structure
and meeting room fees. Effective January 1, 2010, the fine for all overdue items other than DVDs
and videos will increase from 15 cents per day to 25 cents per day. The fine for overdue DVDs
and videos will remain at $1 per day. The same fine rates will be in effect for all libraries in
the northern region of Allegheny County. Questions about the new fine structure should be directed
to our Circulation Department Customer Service Desk at 412-366-8100, extension 116.
The Board has also adopted a new fee structure for use of the library’s meeting rooms, which will
also go into effect on January 1, 2010. Non-profit groups or organizations based in one of our five
supporting municipalities whose meetings are free and open to the public will continue to be able to
use our facilities without charge. There will be a fee ranging from $15 to $50 for all non-profit
groups whose meetings are not open to the public or who are not based in one of our five supporting
municipalities. Room rental rates for all businesses and for-profit organizations will increase to
$30 to $150 per meeting, depending on the location of the business and the room or rooms requested.
Questions on the new fee structure should be directed to Frank Gilbert at 412-366-8100, extension
135, or by email at
gilbertf@einetwork.net.
Tellabration! – An Evening Of Storytelling For Adults And Teens
Saturday, November 21 at 7:30 pm
Tellabration! brings together Pittsburgh-area storytellers to delight, captivate and entertain
audiences with their tales. Similar events are held across the country to celebrate the art
of storytelling. Among the local participants are Sean Miller, Kristin Ward, Kate Pavelle and
Mary Morgan Smith. There is no admission fee for this event, but free-will donations to the
Three Rivers Storytelling Festival next August will be accepted.