
Library Policies
Our Mission
Northern Cambria Public Library will be a recreational, informational and educational center for the Borough of Northern Cambria and several surrounding townships with access to our resources. It is the vision of Northern Cambria Public Library to use technology to broaden those resources offered through excellent customer service to our patrons and to provide access in a user-friendly way.
Getting a Library Card
Register Online for a Library Card
Library cards are free to any resident of Cambria County, and can be used at any of the 14 Cambria County System member libraries.
To apply, users must complete an application and show a current government issued ID that includes the user’s current name, photograph, and address.
PA Residents who do not live in Cambria County may still obtain a Cambria County Library card. Residents who have a current library card from their home library with an ACCESS PA sticker may present their card and valid photo ID at any Cambria County System Library to obtain a Cambria County Library Card.
PA Residents who do not have a home library may pay a non-resident fee to obtain a Cambria County Library System card. Check with your local library for pricing. Residents from unserved areas of Indiana County may obtain a card to access materials at the Cambria County Library, located in Johnstown, at no cost. This arrangement is possible because Indiana County is part of the Johnstown District.
Borrowing Materials
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 a rental cost. At Northern Cambria Public Library these items include DVDs, which may be borrowed for 1 week.
Overdue Items
Northern Cambria Public Library is Fine Free!
Borrow our standard items like Books, Audiobooks, and DVDs without overdue charges. Some limited exceptions apply,
If more than 3 items are overdue or there are more than $5 in fines on a patrons’ account, services may be blocked from use. Computer use will be limited. Services will be restored once fines are under $5 or overdue items are returned.
Lost or Damaged Items
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.
Meeting Room Policy
Northern Cambria Community Development Corporation
(NCCDC)
POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL
MEETING ROOM POLICY ……………………………………….2020
- The room (# 112) is available to individuals or organized groups in the Northern Cambria service area.
- An application form must be filled out and presented to the Director of the Northern Cambria Public Library by contacting her at the library by calling 948-8222, or emailing, ncambria@cclsys.org.
- The fact that a group is permitted to use the meeting room does not constitute an endorsement of the group’s policies or beliefs by NCCDC.
- Refreshments may be served and must be provided by the group. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted. Users are expected to clean the room prior to leaving.
- No smoking is permitted in the entire facility.
- Walls may not be used for mounting or hanging pictures, displays, or posters, ect. The room must be returned to the original setup.
- There is use of two white boards, and a SMART TV.
- NCCDC or Library Board and staff do not assume any liability for groups or individual using the room for an event.
- Maximum seating is thirty (30) people.
- The meeting room must be used during library hours and must be vacated 15 minutes prior to closing time.
- Meetings held are considered public meetings and open to all wishing to attend subject to health and safety requirement of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and industry for public gatherings.
- NCCDC or the Library director reserves the right to schedule or alter the schedule according to the needs of NCCDC and the Northern Cambria Public Library. In the event of a cancellation, the group must notify the library as soon as possible.
FEES:
Users that require a fee to attend, or result in direct profit, sales, promotions or solicitations will be charger Ten Dollars ($10.00) per hour, payable to “NCCDC”.
ORDER OF PRIORITY:
- Library Programs
- Friends of the Library Programs
- Local government meetings associated with Northern Cambria Borough
- Programs of an Educational, Cultural, Civic or Social Organization
- All others.
Failure to comply with the above rules will be sufficient cause for refusal of future use.
Northern Cambria Community Development Corporation
Meeting Room (#112) Procedures
- An application form must be filled out and presented to the Director of the Northern Cambria Public Library by contacting her at the library by calling 948-8222, or emailing, ncambria@cclsys.org.
- The fact that a group is permitted to use the meeting room does not constitute an endorsement of the group’s policies or beliefs by NCCDC.
- Refreshments may be served and must be provided by the group. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted. Users are expected to clean the room prior to leaving.
- No smoking is permitted in the entire facility.
- Walls may not be used for mounting or hanging pictures, displays, or posters, ect. The room must be returned to the original setup.
- There is use of two white boards, and a SMART TV.
- NCCDC or Library Board and staff do not assume any liability for groups or individual using the room for an event.
- Maximum seating is thirty (30) people.
- The meeting room must be used during library hours and must be vacated 15 minutes prior to closing time.
- Meetings held are considered public meetings and open to all wishing to attend subject to health and safety requirement of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and industry for public gatherings.
- NCCDC or the Library director reserves the right to schedule or alter the schedule according to the needs of NCCDC and the Northern Cambria Public Library. In the event of a cancellation, the group must notify the library as soon as possible.
FEES:
- Users that require a fee to attend, or result in direct profit, sales, promotions or solicitations will be charger Ten Dollars ($10.00) per hour, payable to “NCCDC”.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Available Amenities
Wi-Fi
Public Computers
Tours & Group Visits
Printing, Copying, and Scanning
Faxing
Public Restrooms