West Virginia residents who are over the age of 18, or have graduated high school, may apply for borrowing privileges. A West Virginia driver’s license, or other proof of state residency, such as a utility bill must be presented to be issued a library card at the Public Services desk.
Loan Periods, Fines and Grace Periods
| Library Materials | Loan Period | Fines | Grace Period * |
| Circulating & Youth Collections, B & T Collection & Government Documents |
28 days | $0.20 per day | 4 days |
| DVDs & Music CDs | 10 days | $0.20 per day | 4 days |
| Current Periodicals | 1 day | $1.00 per day | None |
| Reserves | 1 hour to 4 hours or 1 day to 14 days |
$0.50 per hour $0.50 per day |
1 hour for 1 to 2 days 1 day for 3 to 14 days |
| Headphones | 4 hours | $0.50 per hour | 1 hour |
*The number of days after the due date, during which no fines will be charged. If the item is returned following the grace period, the fine is calculated from the date due.