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Scanning, faxing, and copying can all be done at the same machine! These machines are available at all locations. The Basics Our machines are designed to print only 8.5" x 11" paper. All of them accept cash or credit/debit and are self-service. Cost: Scan : $0.05/side Fax : $1.00/page Color Copy : $0.25/page B&W Copy : $0.10/page PLEASE NOTE : The library cannot provide change or break bills! However, the coin boxes will provide change if you do not use the full balance inserted. You must use coins, $1 bills, or $5 bills. Other Features • Single or duplex printing • Scan to PDF, USB, or email • Print PDFs, JPGs, or TIFFs from USB Library Lover Tip : If you don't need a hard copy of a document, consider going green and copying it to USB or email instead of to paper. Special Book Scanning Station: Several of our branches provide a different type of scanning service. These scanners do not have print capabilities; they are designed for patrons who wish to make digital copies of books or documents. Scanning to PDF on these machines is free. Learn More How Do I Use This Thing? 1.) Submit payment - A $0.20 minimum is required to use a credit or debit card. - A $20 hold will automatically be placed on your credit or debit card and will be removed if you use less than $20. How long the hold remains on your card depends on your bank/credit card company. - Cash box accepts up to $20 in coins, $1 bills, or $5 bills. No pennies, please! - If you reach $20 worth of scans/faxes/copies you'll need to start a new session for the remainder of your pages. - We cannot provide change or break bills. - The cash box will provide change if you don't use the full balance inserted. 2.) Insert USB if you plan to use one. If not, go to step 3. 3.) Choose the function you need: Copy : Copies and prints a paper document. Fax : Faxes a paper document to the fax number you enter. Email : Emails a digital copy of a paper document to the address you enter. Flash Drive : Prints a paper document from a file USB or scans a paper copy to a digital format to be saved on a USB. If you need more detailed instructions for any function, just check the sign posted near the machine you are using! Copy, Scan, and Fax at the Library

How do I make a Purchase Request or an InterLibrary Loan request? Check out our full tutorial on making requests!(https://www.lcplin.org/purchase-requests) How can I request an ebook or digital audiobook? You can request digital materials to add to the library's Overdrive/Libby collection using Notify Me tags! Here's how.(https://b6bd57a2-d41b-4154-baa4-e3076e5a7073.usrfiles.com/ugd/b6bd57_cc2f49f4d73b4d198e852262ee0f8dce.pdf) Some things to keep in mind: • First, check our digital collection to see if we have the item. You should check both Overdrive/Libby (https://lakecounty.overdrive.com/)and Hoopla.(https://www.hoopladigital.com/) • If the title is not available in EITHER collection, search for it in Overdrive/Libby and add a Notify Me tag to the title. • Please note: If the title is available in Hoopla, we will not purchase it for Overdrive/Libby. • If we purchase the title, you'll be notified - but you won't be automatically added to the holds list. This is because you get unlimited Notify Me tags and we can't choose for you which titles you want to use your holds on! • Your tags are anonymous - we only see the number of tags on a title, not any information about you. Can I decide whether the library purchases or borrows my request for me? The library reserves the right to determine the best way to fill your request, while still delivering the item to you in as timely a manner as possible. Why didn't the library purchase the item I requested? We are unable to purchase every title that is requested so we have created a set of criteria that will determine whether or not we will purchase a title for our collection. In general we consider the year of publication, community interest in this subject, and availability from our library vendors. Does the library attempt to borrow new items? If we opt not to purchase a new item for the collection we will attempt to borrow it from another library for you. However, our success rate for securing items released in the last year is low. If the item you have requested is new and is not purchased for the collection, we may be unable to obtain it through Interlibrary Loan. How long will it take for my request to arrive? Some requests may take longer depending on how long it takes to obtain an interlibrary loan or make a purchase, however the average time to process your request is 3 weeks, though DVDs may take longer. You can check the status of your request by logging in to your account (catalog.lcplin.org)on the library catalog. Click My Bookshelf in the lower left corner, then click Holds. Is there a charge for this service? There is no charge if Lake County Public Library purchases your request for its collection. On occasion, when we borrow an item from another library, the library will charge us for the privilege. We will borrow from a library that charges fees only if you authorize us to do so, and only if there are no free libraries available. Fees are due when you pick up your item, when applicable. How many requests may I submit? You may submit 5 requests at a time. A request is anything submitted using your library card number, regardless who entered it. When a request has been canceled or filled and returned to the lending library, you may submit an additional request. How can I take full advantage of my requests? • Always check the Lake County Public Library Catalog (https://catalog.lcplin.org)for the item you are looking for before you submit a request. • The library will not attempt to purchase titles unless they meet certain criteria and we may not be able to borrow recently published materials through Interlibrary Loan. • Items owned by public libraries are generally available at no charge. University and medical libraries often charge a fee. If there are no free lenders and you are not willing to pay a loan fee, your request will not be filled. I have a $5 or more fine on my card. Why can't I use the Interlibrary Loan service? While the library does provide Interlibrary Loan service for free, there is actually a cost associated with it: the library pays shipping and transport fees and passes on none of that cost to you. As a courtesy, we do ask that you pay your fines before we pay to ship books for you! If you are borrowing or buying my request, can you send it to a different library? We are happy to send your request to any of our 9 locations (https://www.lcplin.org/locations/)for convenient pick up. If you want an Interlibrary Loan delivered to a another library system, you must submit your request through that library's Interlibrary Loan Department. How long can I keep an item you borrowed for me through Interlibrary Loan and can I renew my item? The lending library determines the length of the loan. The items are not renewable. Be sure to pick up your item as soon as possible after you receive notification. This will allow you to have it for the maximum loan period given by the lending library. The longer your item sits on the hold shelf, the less time you will have with it. Some items borrowed are only for use in the library and cannot be checked out, such as rare or fragile materials, microfilm, microfiche, and other special materials. How do I check my pickup location? To check your pickup location, log in to your account and check your Requests. How will I be contacted when my item arrives? You will be contacted by your preferred method of notification when your item arrives at your designated pickup location. I requested an item for purchase/inter-library loan a very long time ago - why haven't I gotten it yet? If we can not get an item for you, you will be notified in your patron account and your request will be changed to "Canceled". In cases in which the status of your request has not changed, it is likely that we have purchased the item but are now waiting on the publishers. We often order items months before they are published; if you've requested one of these from our catalog and the item's release date was pushed back after we placed our order, your wait time may be prolonged. An item I requested never showed up in my Requests. What do I do? If the library cannot obtain the title and will not be purchasing it, or if there is some delay in obtaining the title, a message will be posted in your account. Log in to your account from the library catalog, and check Messages. Who do I talk to for more information about my request? Interlibrary Loan (borrowing) Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Telephone: 219-769-3541, ext. 333 Interlibrary Loan and Purchase Request Frequently Asked Questions

History & Culture Resources for students and teachers studying history and culture. Recommended Resources Get Started AtoZ The USA Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states. Get Started AtoZ The World Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Get Started AtoZ World Food Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. Tutorial Get Started Black Life in America Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Tutorial Get Started National Geographic Virtual Library A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue. Get Started U.S. History inContext Presents different perspectives on historical issues side-by-side Get Started World History inContext Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.

Employment Find forms and documentation, local services and resources, and articles and skill building tools to help with your job search! You may also like our job search tools and tips , designed by our own experts here at LCPL. Recommended Resources Get Started Career Cruising Contains resources both for a career search and for a college search.ﾠ Tutorial Get Started Driving-Tests.org Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish! Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started LearningExpress Library Practice tests, tutorials, articles, and study materials to help you prepare for tests like the ACT and SAT, the GED, GMAT and LSAT, the U.S. citizenship exam, career and licensure exams, and more.ﾠ(Via INSPIRE) Tutorial Get Started Legal Forms Library (Gale) Find sample forms and actual forms available for use. Examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications. Get Started Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. Tutorial Get Started Mango Languages Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation.ﾠ Tutorial Get Started NWI 211 Support for residents of Lake, Porter, Newton, Jasper, Starke, and Pulaski Counties. Find info on emergency food, health care, shelter, foreclosure assistance, and more. Or, dial 2-1-1 to speak with a trained specialist. Get Started Plunkett Research Online Research industry statistics and trends. This database contains very in-depth industry reports.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten The new and improved 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program is here! Sign Up New program features Online tracking through the ReadSquared app, just like Summer Reading! New paper logs if you still want to track that way - bigger and better than ever! Amazing new milestone prizes that'll help you build an at-home storytime kit! If you were already working your way toward 1000 books in the old program, don't worry - you won't lose your progress. Just enroll on ReadSquared and we'll take care of the rest! Already have a ReadSquared account from Summer Reading? Log in and click Enroll near your child's name to sign up for the new program. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nation-wide challenge that encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to kids. If you read just one book a day with your child, you'll reach the 1000 book goal in less than three years - but we know you'll read more than that! LCPL's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative is sponsored by the Friends of LCPL . Why is reading with kids important? According to the American Academy of Pediatrics , over 1 in 3 American kids start Kindergarten without the language skills they need to learn to read. In fact, the number of words a child knows going into Kindergarten is a predictor of their academic success. Reading out loud to your kids is an easy, fun way to make sure they have the tools they need to succeed in school. More reasons reading out loud matters Frequently Asked Questions How do I sign up? 1: Start counting the books you read to your child. 2: Enter the number on the ReadSquared (https://lcplin.readsquared.com/)app or website. Don't love the digital format? Stop by the library for an official pap 3: Collect your prizes!(https://vegapromoteweb.wixstudio.com/lake-county-public/1000-books-before-kindergarten?commonConfig=%7B%22host%22%3A%22STUDIO%22%2C%22brand%22%3A%22studio%22%2C%22branchId%22%3A%2200000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000%22%7D&configName=responsive&consent-policy=%7B%22func%22%3A1%2C%22anl%22%3A1%2C%22adv%22%3A0%2C%22dt3%22%3A0%2C%22ess%22%3A1%7D&ds=true&dsOrigin=studio&editorSessionId=8b290882-03bb-4ef4-acec-072df4df108d&enableScopes=true&esi=8b290882-03bb-4ef4-acec-072df4df108d&forceResponsive=true&isEdited=true&isSantaEditor=true&languages=&metaSiteId=c275e366-f685-430f-9c59-77d2905ceec6&referralInfo=sites-list-enterprise&questionId=5c16b454-bc69-4606-bb66-2e3961d1ccc5&appDefId=14c92d28-031e-7910-c9a8-a670011e062d#5c16b454-bc69-4606-bb66-2e3961d1ccc5) Your child will earn a prize for every 250 books read. As you read together, you'll build up your very own at-home storytime kit! New to ReadSquared? Start here.(https://lcplin.readsquared.com/Register.aspx) Already have ReadSquared from Summer Reading? Log in here,(https://lcplin.readsquared.com/Login.aspx) then click Enroll near your child's name to get started in 1000 Books. Need help? Drop us a line (https://www.lcplin.org/ask-a-librarian)or visit any of our branches (https://www.lcplin.org/locations)and we'll get you set up. What counts? Everything! Library books, your own books, ebooks, print books - it all counts! Whatever you read together, it helps your child build pre-literacy skills. There's also no limit on the number of times you can read and count a single book. Many kids enjoy repetition, and if they ask for the same book ten times in a row it counts each time you read it. Are there prizes? (Yes!) Education is, of course, its own reward but we have a few incentives for our young readers, too. Prizes are awarded for every 250 books read and are designed to help you build your own at-home storytime kit! https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b6bd57_4caded1536b74787a02bdf244343963e~mv2.png Prize 1 (250 books): Egg shaker Prize 2 (500 books): Colorful scarf and your name on the digital signs inside each branch Prize 3 (750 books): Rhythm stick Prize 4 (1000 books): Free book, your name on the digital signs, and a certificate of completion! Any questions? Feel free to ask a librarian!(https://www.lcplin.org/ask)

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FAQ Donate School Disctricts Join the Imagination Library Lake County Public Library is pleased to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to our school districts! Children under age five in every LCPL school district are eligible to participate. (Not in our school district? Another organization may support your area! Check Imagination Library availability for any location here .) You can apply online , print an application (PDF; for a more accessible option, apply online ), pick up an application at any LCPL branch, or give us a call at (219) 769-3541 ext. 308. Apply Online Donate What is Imagination Library? The Imagination Library provides one free book every month to children from birth to age four living in a supported school district. All parents have to do is apply and their eligible child will begin receiving a new book in the mail every month until they turn five. There are no fees, the books are delivered directly to the child's home, and the child gets to keep them forever. Why is this important? Studies show that children who grow up surrounded by books do better in school. The Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, for example, found that reading aloud to children at a young age has a positive impact on brain development. The National Commission on Reading states that “The single most significant factor influencing a child's early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school.” It's the LCPL Foundation's goal to give every child possible the advantage of having books and reading opportunities at home. Parents can get an Imagination Library application at any LCPL location . We made the paper! Read about the Imagination Library in the Chicago Tribune . Frequently Asked Questions How do I apply? You can pick up an application at your favorite LCPL branch, apply online,(https://imaginationlibrary.com/check-availability/) or print an application here. (https://www.lcplin.org/_files/ugd/fcf8a0_4d2c060958044c8890948871bba7f547.pdf)Fill it out and return it to the library or scan it and email it to imagine@lcplin.org.(mailto:imagine@lcplin.org) You can also give us a call at (219) 769-3541 ext. 308 to complete an application over the phone. What books are included in the program? A current list of the books by age group is posted on the DPIL website.(https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/book-list/) How do I manage/make changes to my Imagination Library account? 3-5 business days after your application has been accepted, you'll receive an email from Imagination Library with log in instructions. Check your spam folder if you haven't gotten it! Here is the log in page.(https://imaginationlibrary.com/bos/) You can go here to check your child's status, update your mailing address and email, and see what books are set to be mailed each month and when. How long before my child starts receiving books? The first book will arrive generally within 8-12 weeks. Books are sent by Third Class mail. They are not sent on the same day each month. I think we missed a book delivery. If a child misses a book there are several steps to follow to track down the possible reasons. Start here. (https://support.imaginationlibrary.com/article/287-missed-books) DPIL does not mail replacement copies for missing or damaged books. Books are mailed throughout the month. After the mailing date it could take another 2-3 weeks before the book arrives at the child’s home. For BOS users, the mail dates can be found under Daily Operations>Books>Books Mailed. Support Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for LCPL Kids The Imagination Library is free to families because it is funded by the LCPL Foundation in partnership with the Imagination Library. The Imagination Library acquires the books at cost from Penguin Random House, and LCPL is only responsible for shipping fees. The LCPL Foundation has provided the seed money and pledged annual support for as many children as their budget allows. But as the program grows we will need your help to bring books into every child's home. You can donate by check at any LCPL location, or mail a check to 1919 W. 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410 Attn: Director's office. Please make checks out to LCPL Foundation. If you would like your donation to remain anonymous, just let us know! $156 supports one child for the duration of the program. Every dollar helps - and yes, your donation is tax deductible! Donation Tiers Our Sponsors Supported School Districts LCPL school districts include Griffith Hanover Highland Hobart Lake Central Lake Ridge Lake Station Merrillville Munster River Forest Not sure if you're eligible? Check your address here. Use the "Search by Address" tab and enter your home address to see which school district and library district you belong to. You can learn more about what districts are and are not part of the Lake County Public Library district here . Still have questions about school districts? Call us at (219) 769-3541 ext. 374.

Book Sale Room The Book Sale Room is located at the Merrillville branch and contains not only books, but movies and music as well! You never know what you might find if you look through our shelves. Hobart Branch also has a book sale room (open during branch hours) and all other locations have book sale racks! Look for the bright orange sign. Merrillville Branch Book Sale Room Hours Monday - Thursday 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday & Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday CLOSED Pricing Adult Hardbacks $1.00 Juvenile Hardbacks $0.50 All Paperbacks $0.25 CDs $1.00 DVDs $1.00 Magazines $0.25 Cassettes $0.25 Puzzles $0.25 The Friends Annual Book Sale Will Return in 2026! The Friends of LCPL Annual Book Sale happens every year in August! While you're waiting for the big book sale, don't forget that each of the branches has book sale racks or rooms that are open year round. 2026 Friends Annual Book Sale Dates TBA More about Friends of LCPL

2026 LCPL Read-A-Thon January 12 - February 23 Last year, 942 students raised over $85,000, making 2025 our most successful Read-a-Thon ever! Let's see if we can top that this year! Envelopes will be passed out in participating schools in early January. If your school isn't participating, visit your local LCPL branch to join in. The annual Library Foundation Read-a-Thon is not only exciting and fun for young readers, it's also important to the health of the library. Students pledge to read to raise money for both their library and their school. Readers can earn a ribbon, a trophy, or one of our special top prizes depending on how much they read! Step 1: First, read the rules to make sure you know how to participate. Then you can sign up by picking up a reading log envelope from your school or at any of our branches. Envelopes will be passed out in participating schools in early January! After you collect your sponsor money, return the envelope with all of your contact information neatly filled out . If we don't have your school and contact info we won't know which school to share your pledges with or how to get your prize to you! Step 2: Ask parents, friends, and neighbors to pledge 5 cents or more per book you read. For example, if a sponsor pledges 10 cents per book and you read 10 books, they should give $1. Please don't use online giving platforms, such as GoFundMe, to collect pledges; it makes it difficult for the library to receive and accurately attribute the money to the correct child at the end of the Read-a-Thon. Step 3: Make sure you choose books at your reading level! Write the names of the books you read on the Book List Record (aka, the Read-a-Thon envelope). Parents, please initial next to each book completed. Step 4: Take the Book List Record back to your sponsors to show them the total number of books you have read! Use your book record envelope to collect pledges from your sponsors - you can pick up a book record either at your school or local library branch in January. The Read-a-Thon is made possible with the help of a few generous sponsors! 2026 Read-a-Thon Sponsors Centier Bank If you'd like to become a Read-a-Thon sponsor, contact the library's Marketing Manager at 219-769-3541, ext. 315.

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Early Literacy Every Child Ready to Read You can help your child succeed at reading long before they are ever ready to sound out words on their own. Here are some important practices you probably already do when you read a book or otherwise interact with your child: Talking Singing Reading Writing Playing Click each to learn more! When you practice these things with your child, you are teaching them six important skills: Print Awareness Noticing print everywhere Phonological Awareness Knowing sounds Narrative Skills Knowing how stories work Letter Knowledge Naming letters and their sounds Vocabulary Knowing lots of words Print Motivation Enjoying books What's the easiest way to start? Go to Mother Goose on the Loose (storytime for babies!) Sign up for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten and win a free book and other prizes! Sign up for Imagination Library and receive a free book in the mail every month! Watch Lakeshore Public Media's Building Blocks for a great look at why early literacy and learning - just what we practice with our programs here at LCPL - are so important for babies and children! This Month's Featured Reads! LCPL staff have selected these books because kids love them and they help build important pre-reading skills. Check them out today! Want more hand-picked kids' books? You can request a surprise bundle of kids' books for curbside pickup! Some Pets by Angela DiTerlizzi Skills Vocabulary Background Knowledge Practices Talking Playing Writing Extend the book with a paper pet collage ! Have a Look, Says Book by Richard Jackson Skills Phonological Awareness Letter Knowledge Practices Writing Reading Extend the book with your own texture book !

AbouT The Library Library Leadership Team The Lake County Public Library is led by a diverse team of people who use their individual strengths and talents to benefit the library. With many years of experience in the administration of library services, each offers something unique and valuable to the operation of our library system. Carol Daumer Gutjahr, Executive Director John Brock, Chief Financial Officer Roddretta Waxton, Deputy Director for Public Library Services Erika Stolarz, Director of Branch Services Branch Management Team Chris, Merrillville Branch Head Jon, Cedar Lake Branch Head Beth, Dyer-Schererville Branch Head Jane, Griffith-Calumet Twp Branch Head Heather, Highland Branch Head Jo, Hobart Branch Head Kate, Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Head Michael, Munster Branch Head Holly, St. John Branch Head Contact Us via Email Or write to us at 1919 West 81st Ave Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Reference question? Use our Ask a Librarian form. Friends of the Library Foundation Board Policies Suppport the Library More About the Library

Library cards are available at all locations! To Get Your Library Card: Complete an application form online . When you come to the library to borrow physical materials for the first time, present photo identification. If your photo ID has your current address, that's all you need. If not, please bring another piece of suitable identification . If you live in a different Indiana library district and your home library participates in the Statewide Borrowing Program , present your photo ID and current street address along with your home library card in good standing. If your home library is not on the list for Statewide Borrowing libraries, you may purchase a Full Access Card or a Public Library Access (PLAC) Card . Simply check with library staff for the best choice. Not sure what your home library district is? Give us a call or use the Ask a Librarian form. You are responsible for all items checked out on your card. Questions? Contact the Circulation Department at 219-769-3541, ext. 364. Types of Library Cards Full Access Card (Resident - You live in our library district (https://www.lcplin.org/library-districts)(or own property or a business located in our library district.) Not sure? Check our map (https://www.lcplin.org/library-districts)or enter your address here (https://gateway.ifionline.org/report_builder/)(use the Search by Address tab) to see which library district you pay taxes to. - You have priority access to materials at all 9 of our locations as well as full digital access (https://www.lcplin.org/stream)(ebooks, audiobooks, music, research databases, etc). - You have limited privileges at some other public libraries (https://www.lcplin.org/statewide-borrowing)in Lake County and other Indiana counties. Please check with staff for details. Limited Access Card (Reciprocal) • You live in a district which pays taxes to another library system, or you are a non-resident teacher or student, or your card has been issued to a business or institution, not to an individual. • You have limited borrowing privileges at the Lake County Public Library, but may subscribe to LCPL for full access.(https://www.lcplin.org/library-subscription) Here's how it works: • Upgrading costs $55/year • You get complete access to all of our materials • You can use our inter-library loan services and make purchase requests (https://www.lcplin.org/purchase-requests) Here's what you can borrow if you live in Hammond, Whiting, East Chicago, Gary, Crown Point, or Lowell OR elsewhere in Indiana with a library that participates in Statewide Borrowing: Here's what you can borrow if you don't live in our library district but teach or go to school here: If you're not sure which is your home library district, ch(https://www.lcplin.org/library-districts)eck our map (https://www.lcplin.org/library-districts)or enter your address here (https://gateway.ifionline.org/report_builder/)(use the Search by Address tab) to see which library district you pay taxes to. Gold or Silver Card Recognizing the importance of volunteers and their service, the Lake County Public Library presents special gold and silver volunteer library cards. These cards enable volunteers who have completed many hours of service at the library to check out more items at one time than normal cards. In addition, whereas most items are fine free for all at LCPL, even high-priority items (https://www.lcplin.org/fines)like video games or Bestseller Express books are fine free when checked out on a gold or silver card. Adult Gold Cards Volunteers (18 years or older) who complete 100 hours of service will earn a Gold Card. The Gold Card may only be used by the named cardholder and not by any other family member. Juvenile Silver Cards Juvenile volunteers (under the age of 18) who complete 50 hours of volunteer service will earn a Silver Card. The Silver Card may only be used by the named cardholder and not by any other family member. The card will expire on the 18th birthday of the cardholder but can be renewed annually as long as the volunteer is actively volunteering. The Silver cardholder has until their 21st birthday to earn the additional 50 volunteers hours to convert to a Gold card. Gold and Silver Cardholders' Responsibilities • Do not lend card to family members or friends. • Use your card (library purges all library cards after three years with no use). • Renew or return materials if you receive an overdue notice. • Pay for lost or damaged materials when you are billed. • Follow the Library's Code of Conduct.(https://www.lcplin.org/policies/conduct) Failure to follow the above could result in loss of your special library card privileges. Borrowing Privileges