Getting a Library Card

Application Form


To get a library card, you can stop by the library, or complete our online form and we will mail your library card.

Updating Your Library Card


For your protection, Powhatan County Public Library requires that you periodically update your card. This guarantees your address, phone number and email address are correct.

Required Before Using Materials


You may need to update your card before you will be allowed to reserve or renew library materials or view your patron record online. Please call or stop by the library to update your card.

Borrowing Terms


Material Limit


The maximum number of items that a cardholder may have checked out is 20. There is a 7-item limit on DVDs and audiobooks, which are included in the 20.

Check Out Time & Renewals


All library materials circulate for 14 days. Most items can be renewed 3 times; however high demand items may not be renewed due to holds.

Fines & Fees

Service / Type of Fine
Fee or Fine Amount
Overdue Materials
$.05 per day;
transaction maximum (one-time) is $5
Library Card
Free
Replacement Library Card
$0.50
Inter-library Loan
Free, but patrons will be charged the price item's postage if it is not picked up in the allotted time.
Photocopies
$0.10 per page
Printing From a Computer
$0.15 per page
Lost or Damaged Book, Periodical, Audiobook, Video, DVD
Varies
Lost or Damaged Audio Singe from a Set (Tape or CD)
$10
Processing $7.50
Book Jacket
$1
Barcode $1
Audio/Video Case
$1
Plastic Hang-Up Bags
$1
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