Mission Statement
The Port Jervis Free Library is dedicated to the development and promotion of collections, services, and programs which provide opportunities for educational, business, professional, and personal enrichment. The trustees, director, and staff together are committed to excellence and innovation in library services and operations as well as growth consistent with the community’s ability to provide funding and support.
How to Get a Library Card
Library cards are available for free to permanent residents of the Port Jervis School District. With your library card, you can: check out books, magazines, DVDs and CDs; place holds and access your account online; access library databases from home; download audiobooks and ebooks; use the Library's public computers and Internet; and connect to wireless Internet. If your library card is lost or stolen, report it immediately to the Library. Replacement cards cost $5.00.Adults aged 18 or over must:
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live, or own property in the Port Jervis School Disrict
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have proof of address (i.e. utility bill with current address)
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have a picture ID (acceptable forms of picture identification include driver's license, school ID, military ID, or passport)
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and may check out materials from any part of the collection
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pay fines and damaged or lost charges
Children from 5-17 years must:
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live in the Port Jervis School District
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be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who has a picture ID with proof of address and proof of the child's birth date (acceptable forms of picture identifcation for parent or legal guardian include driver's license, school ID, military ID, or passport)
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may check out materials from the Children's collections only
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pay fines and damaged or lost charges