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Services and Policies

Book Donation Policy

general
The Mars Area Public Library appreciates book donations all year long. Once items are donated, we reserve the right to decide which items are added to the Library’s collection, added to the book sale which benefits the Library, or discarded.
Donated items should never be dropped off outside the library or left after hours of operation.
we accept:
The Mars Area Public Library only accepts donations of books, CDs, and DVDs in good condition no matter what their age.  
we do not accept:
  • Magazines
  • Encyclopedias
  • VHS tapes
  • Audio cassettes
  • Books that are musty, water / smoke damaged, dirty, insect infested, or have covers removed
  • DVDs/CDs should not be scratched or unusable
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Borrowing Policies

registration requirements
  • Patron must present PA Driver’s License (preferred) or ID with a current address.
  • Library cards are free for Butler County residents and patrons with a valid Access PA sticker.
  • A yearly fee of $20.00 will be charged to Non- Butler County residents or patrons without a valid Access PA sticker.
  • All registration forms must be signed by the responsible party.
  • All patrons under age 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the card application.
  • There is no age limit for obtaining a library card.
  • The replacement card fee is $2.50 per card.
  • Only one registration per patron is allowed.​
patron database
  • When a patron is in the database and has a card with an existing barcode, it is to be used.
  • When a patron is in the database and does not have a card with a barcode, their existing record is deleted and a new card is issued. A $2.50 replacement fee will be charged.
  • Patron records may not be deleted if fines or materials are attached to them.
  • ​A batch delete of patrons with expired cards of five years or more will be conducted county-wide every January.​
circulation
  • Patrons must have a valid library card to check out materials. A patron may check out with a PA Driver’s License or photo ID in lieu of a library card for up to three times per year.  A notation will be made in the circulation comment field for each such use.
  • Renewals for items that are not on hold may be placed online, by phone, or at any member BCFLS library.
  • Limit of 25 items per card.​
checkout periods
  • Feature Film & Single Disc DVDs: 3 Days 
  • Multi-disc Titles including series: 7 Days
  • Books: 2 Weeks
  • Audio and Music CDs: 2 Weeks
  • Magazines: 1 Week​
holds
All reserved items will be held for 3 days. If a patron does not pick up the item within 3 days, the holds will be cancelled and items returned to the libraries’ shelves.

Items on hold can not be renewed.
Lost materials & fines
  • Patrons will be charged the current retail cost for lost materials.
  • All materials except DVDs and ILL’s (Inter-Library Loans): 25 cents per day
  • DVD’s: $1.00 per day
  • Readers and other devices – at the discretion of the library directors
  • Maximum Fine: Retail cost or best estimate to replace
  • Borrower privileges will be suspended when fines are $5.00 or more
  • Fines may be paid at any library in Butler county. The receiving library retains all fine money.​
  • Forgiveness of fines is at the discretion of the library directors with the exception of fines related to police or magistrate cases.​
inter-library Loan
  • Only three ILL’s can be requested at one time.
  • If requested, a one-week renewal may be granted upon the approval of the lending library from which the material was sent.​
Liability statement
The system libraries accept no responsibility for the loss of damage to patron’s property or equipment as a result of the use of any library materials.

Services

computer use
Type your library card's number, without spaces, into the popup window of whatever library computer you'd like to use. This will give you one hour free of computer use.

If you don't have a card, or don't have it with you, see a staff member about using a guest pass. Please have your ID with you. This will give you one hour free of computer use.

You may request more time if no one else is waiting to use a computer.
printing & copying
You can print from either a library computer or your own thumb drive when plugged into the printer.

If printing from a library computer which you accessed with your library card, you will have to pre-pay at the front desk. Otherwise, please come to the front desk after printing to pay. 



You can also copy in black and white or color.


Black and White: $0.10/page
Color: $0.50/page
faxing
Bring the page(s) you need faxed and the fax number to the front desk. A staff member will be happy to fax for you with our office fax machine. 

Cost is based on fax number area code
Toll Free: 800, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888: $0.25/page
Local: 724, 412, and 878: $0.25/page
Non-local PA: 814, 717, 570, 484, 610, 835, 215, 267: $0.50/page
All Others: $1.00/page

scanning
Our patron printer can scan to a plugged in thumb drive or to an email.
Dog licences
If you have an already filled out form, please bring it in. Otherwise, please fill out one of our forms, which are near the Keurig just in from the front doors.

Bring your filled out form to the front desk, and we'll be happy to add/update your dog's license, give you a tag, chain link, and paper proof of license.

Please be advised that we round up $0.50 from the cost stated on dog license forms. 

Library Documents

Jan - june 2018 board meeting minutes
Jan 2018 Board Minutes.pdf
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Feb 2018 Board Minutes.docx
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March 2018 Board Minutes.pdf
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April 2018 Board Minutes.pdf
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May 2018 Board Minutes.pdf
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June 2018 Board Minutes.pdf
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July - November 2018 board meeting minutes
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August 2018 Board Minutes.pdf
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September 2018 Minutes.pdf
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October 2018 Minutes.pdf
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November 2018 Minutes
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JAN - JUNE 2019 BOARD MEETING MINUTES
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Feb 2019 Minutes.pdf
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March 2019 Minutes.pdf
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April 2019 Minutes.pdf
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May 2019 Minutes.pdf
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June 2019 Minutes.pdf
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AUGust - november 2019 board meeting minutes
August 2019 Minutes
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September 2019 Minutes.pdf
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October 2019 Minutes.pdf
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November 2019 Minutes.pdf
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jan - june 2020 board meeting minutes
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February 2020 Minutes.pdf
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April 2020 Minutes.pdf
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May 2020 Minutes.pdf
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June Minutes 2020.pdf
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July - November 2020 Board Meeting minutes
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August 2020 Minutes.pdf
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September Minutes 2020.pdf
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October 2020 Minutes.pdf
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November 2020 Minutes.pdf
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Strategic Plan
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MAPL Bylaws.pdf
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Review 2018.pdf
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2019 990.pdf
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Library financial documents are available upon request. Feel free to contact the library director at cboland@marslibrary.org, call, or stop by.

CONTACTLESS BOOK PICK UP HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 11am-6:30pm
Friday 11am-2:30pm
Saturday 10am -3:30pm
Note* Hours are subject to change.
Holiday Closings
January 1st – New Year’s Day
January 20th – Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February 17th – President’s Day
April 10th   – Good Friday
May 25th – Memorial Day
July 4th- Independence Day
September 7th – Labor Day
November 11th – Veteran’s Day
November 26th - Thanksgiving
December 24th – Christmas Eve
December 25th – Christmas Day
December 31st – New Year’s Eve
CONTACT
Phone: 724-625-9048
Fax: 724-625-2871
cboland@marslibrary.org
107 Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 415
Mars, PA 16046
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The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional services for all individuals in our area.
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