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Gowanda Free Library Board of Trustees President Frederick Kurtz Vice-President Warren Adair Treasurer Eileen Humphrey Secretary Esther Hendrix Trustees Warren Adair Cynthia Dishman Doris Jones Robert Murphy Catherine Stopen Sue Torrance |
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Gowanda Free Library ~ Chartered in 1905 |
Gowanda
Free Library
Information
Can I renew my books over the phone?
We
usually do not renew books over the phone. However we will make exceptions
due to medical problems.
What's the charge for late books/movies?
Children's Books are 2 cents per day, Adult books are 10 cents per
day and Movies and CDs are 1 dollar per day, for every day after the date
they are due. This includes holidays and the days we are closed. Books
that are left in the book drop will be charged according to the next day
that we open.
You
may stop in and fill out a memorial form. However you can also call, e-mail,
or mail the information and send a check in the mail. We would like to
know the person the memorial is for, your name and address, including
phone number. Also a name and address of a relative of the person the
memorial is for. A letter of thanks will be sent to you and a letter to
the relative will be sent so that they know a a memorial has been made.
We would also like to know whether you would like a book memorialized
or for the money to go into the general fund. All memorialized books receive
a plaque and will be published in the pennysaver.
How long can I check a book/movie out for?
Books are checked out for two weeks at a time and movies and CDs are checked
out for one week at a time. Books can be renewed up to two times so that
the most time a book can be out is six weeks. Movies and CDs cannot be
renewed.
What's an Adopt a book?
The Adopt a book program is similar to and adopt a road program. A patron will pay for a book so that library can put it out for circulation. All adopted books have a plaque placed in them so that the people know who has a adopted the book.
Does the library accept donated books?
Yes, The Gowanda Free Library will gladly accept donations. We will most
likely put them up for circulation. However if we already have the same
book in better condition, we will sell the other book which will also
support the library.
Does the library sell discarded books?
Yes!
You can find are discarded books for sale in the front entrance way. Children's
books are 25 cents, Adult paperback are 25 cents, and Adult hardcover
are 50 cents unless otherwise marked.
How can I order a book using the Interlibrary
Loan System?
If you are a library member and we do not have a book you are looking
for, the Gowanda Free Libray staff will be glad to help you in borrowing
the book from one of our sister libraries. This can be done in one of
two ways:
Either call us at 532-3451, and ask a staff member to search for a particular book in the ILL system. Please have the book title and author available if possible. Make sure to give the staff member your name and phone number so you can be contacted when the book is delivered to the library.
OR
You can search the system yourself, using the online Presto database. This option is useful if you do not know the specific book you are looking for, such as in a case when you want a book on a particular subject or by a particular author, but don't have a specific title. The steps for searching the ILL Presto database are as follows:
1. Click the following icon, which will take you to the Presto database:
2. Use the sites search features to locate the book you would like to borrow.
3. Write down the title and author of the book.
4. Call the Gowanda Free Library at 532-3451 and give the title and author of the book to a staff member. Be sure to give your name and phone number so you can be contacted when the book is delivered.