Cambria County Library is Fine Free!

Borrow our standard items like Books, Audiobooks, and DVDs without overdue charges. Some limited exceptions apply, including our electronic devices. Visit our Technology Page to learn about specific borrowing information to learn more.

If more than 3 items are overdue or there are more than $5 in fines on a patron’s account, services may be blocked from use. Computer use will be limited. Once items are returned or charges are under $5, patrons will be able to use borrowing services again. 

Materials may be borrowed from and returned to any Cambria County Library System member library. Visit the system Borrowing page to learn more about our resource sharing partnerships.

Books from any Cambria County Library System member library will circulate for 2 weeks. 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.

Some items are available for different borrowing periods and may include an overdue fee.

DVDs

DVDs circulate for one week

Ukuleles 

Ukuleles can be borrowed for two weeks and include the instrument, case, and how-to book. Ukuleles do accrue an overdue charge of $0.25 per day.

Reading Competition Books:

Books for reading competitions can be checked out for 2 weeks but cannot be renewed. 

Electronic Devices

Electronic devices like HotSpots, Chromebooks, and Tablets require special borrowing agreements. Visit our Technology Page to learn more.

Click here to view the Cambria County Library Behavior Code.

Items that are not returned to the library within 30 days will be charged for the cost of the item and a $5 processing fee. Patrons will also be charged replacement and processing fees for items that are returned in a damaged state. The Cambria County System member libraries may work with the local magistrate to recover the cost of lost or damaged items. 

Learn more about our computers, printing services, Wifi Hotspots, and more by visiting our Technology Page.

Please read our Computer Use and WIFI Policy.

Focus Rooms

Focus Rooms provide quiet, semi-private spaces for study, collaboration, and virtual meetings.

Quick Summary

• 3 people max
• 2-hour limit per day
• No food; covered drinks only
• Rooms must stay occupied (15-minute hold on unattended rooms)
• Be respectful of shared space

Please help us ensure fair access to all by following these policies:

Reservations

Reservations may be made through the Library Calendar, or with Library Staff. If a room is not reserved, it is available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Focus Room policies apply to both reserved and walk-in use.

Availability & Capacity

• 5 Focus Rooms are available
• Maximum of 3 people per room
• Priority is given to room reservations made through the Library Calendar.
• Walk-in use is available on a first-come, first served basis when rooms are not reserved. Walk-in users should check at the circulation desk to reserve an available room.

Time Limits

2-hour limit per person, group, or organization per day.

Permitted Uses

Focus Rooms may be used for

• Quiet study or individual work
• Small group collaboration
• Virtual meetings or work calls
• Telehealth or private medical calls
• Online testing or proctoring

Focus Rooms may not be used as private offices, for extended daily use, or for activities that disrupt nearby library spaces.

Food & Drink

No food is allowed in Focus Rooms. Covered beverages are permitted.

Room Use & Belongings

• Rooms must remain occupied while in use
• Personal items may not be used to “claim” a room
• Rooms left unattended for 15 minutes or longer will be considered empty and reassigned
• Items left behind may be taken to security

Conduct and Care of Space

• Keep noise at a low level (rooms are not soundproof)
• Leave the room clean and in good condition
• Follow all Library Rules of Conduct

Misuse of Focus Rooms may result in restricted use or loss of room privileges.

Staff Authority

Library staff may enter Focus and Meeting Rooms at any time.

Meeting Rooms

• Cost: $10 per hour
• Meeting Rooms are intended for group meetings, collaboration, study, tutoring, interviews, and small group work
• Maximum capacity is 8 people per Meeting Room
• Reservations may be made through the online Library Calendar. Walk-in use is permitted if the room is available; please see Library staff to make a reservation.
• Library staff have scheduling priority and reserve the right to cancel or relocate reservations if necessary.
• Groups may not enter the Meeting Room before their reserved time.
• All setup and cleanup must be completed within the reservation period.
• The Meeting Room must be left in the same condition as it was found.

Technology

Each Meeting Room includes:

• Wall-mounted collaboration monitor
• HDMI connection for laptops
• Free public Wi-Fi

Users are responsible for bringing in the adapters or cables required for their devices.

Food & Beverages

• Covered beverages are permitted. Red or heavily dyed beverages are not permitted.
• Light snacks are permitted
• Users are responsible for cleaning up all food and beverages before leaving
• Please notify library staff immediately if a spill or damage occurs

Supplies & Decorations

Meeting Rooms are intended for temporary use only.

• No decorations may be attached to walls, doors, or furniture
• No tape, nails, tacks, glitter, confetti, paint, or similar materials may be used on the walls or in the room.

Liability

The individual or organization reserving the Meeting Room assumes responsibility for any damage caused during its use, and agrees to hold harmless Cambria County Library, its Board of Directors, employees, volunteers, and agents from any claims or liabilities arising from use of the Meeting Room.

Lost Items

The Cambria County Library is not responsible for personal belongings left in the Meeting Rooms. Found items will be held for up to 14 days.

Failure to follow these rules may result in the loss of future Meeting Room reservation privileges.