Our Mission
The Northumberland Public Library serves residents and visitors of all ages in Northumberland County as a center for free access to multi-media information and library materials; to offer instructional, educational, and cultural opportunities; and to engage and partner with community groups and organizations, by offering the use its facilities and through its services, programs, and activities.
PUBLIC COMPUTERS
The Library provides public computers with internet access. A Library card is required to access the computers. Guest passes are available for visitors. Patrons must accept and adhere to our Internet Use Policy. Parents are responsible for supervising their children’s access to the internet.
Copy Machine & Printing
A copier is available for public use. Copies can be made in black and white or color. The fees are as follows:
8.5” x 11” & 8.5 x 14”
10¢ per page (Black and White)
25¢ per page (Color)
11”x 17”
25¢ per page (Black and White)
50¢ per page (Color)
Documents can be printed from the Library’s public computers.
FAXING And SCANNING
Faxes can be sent and received at the Library. The fees are as follows:
Outgoing Faxes – $2.00 for every 5 pages
Incoming Faxes – 10¢ per page
Our copier can also scan a document and send to an email address, as a free service.
WIRELESS INTERNET
LIBRARY CARDS
Cards are issued in person to those with proof of identity and a current mailing and physical address. A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for patrons under the age of 18. Parents are responsible for selecting and supervising their child’s access to all library resources.
Library card replacement: $1.00
To fill out a Library card application please download the appropriate form, fill in the blanks, save and return via email with a copy of your driver’s license to Library@nplibraryva.org
We will mail your card to you within 24 hours or contact you with any questions.
Damaged cards are replaced for free.
RENEW AND RESERVE ITEMS FROM HOME
You can renew items using the Library’s website or, call 804-580-5051 during library hours and a staff member will assist you.
LOAN PERIODS & RENEWALS
21 Days: General circulation, books, and magazines, except the current issue. Items can be renewed one time, if not on reserve or new.
7 Days: DVDs can be renewed one time, if they are not on reserve.
E-Books:
E-books are available through our resource link. Patrons need a library card to borrow eBooks. The loan period is 2 weeks or as listed.
BOOK RETURN LOCATIONS
For your conveniences, we offer several drop box locations. They are located:
- Outside next to the front door of the library
- Book Drop in Callao
- Inside the Lillian Home Center in Burgess (Wednesday pickup)
- Post Office lobby in Wicomico Church
FINES
- Overdue audios: $1.00 per day
- Overdue videos or DVDs: $1.00 per day
Overdue Interlibrary loan items are set by the lending library.
Lost of damaged items will be the retail cost for replacements.
MEETING ROOM
Our meeting room is available for community or nonprofit agency meetings. Provided here the application for use.
Ask a staff member for more information.
INTERLIBRARY LOANS
Specialized books not owned by the Library may be requested through Interlibrary loan for a cost of $4.00 per book. Ask a staff member at the circulation desk for more information.
Notary Services
Call for availability