Frequently Asked Questions
How long do books checkout? All materials checkout for three (3) weeks, and can be renewed once.
How do I renew my books? Items may be renewed one time and can be renewed in person, online, or by phone once as long as they are not on hold for another person. Feature Film DVDs may not be renewed. To renew online or access your account, click here. Use the Patron Login button at the top and enter your library card number & pin number to see items checked out, due dates, loan history, reserves, and fees. If items are overdue, they cannot be renewed online. Please call the library instead.
Does the library charge fines for overdue books? Yes, fines are $0.25 per day per item.
How many items may I check out at one time? Patrons may check out up to 25 items at one time. Patrons may only checkout 3 DVDs at a time.
Where can I return my library books? Library books can be brought into the DuBois Library during open hours, or returned in our book drop in the lower parking lot. Additionally, you may return books to any Clearfield County library including the Clearfield County Mobile Library, Curwensville Library, or J&E Shaw Public Library in Clearfield. Clearfield County libraries work together to deliver materials throughout the county.
How do I get a DuBois Public Library card? Residents of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township are entitled to a free library card from our library. Children may apply for a library card when they are five (5) years of age.
If you have a library card from another Pennsylvania library, ask at your home library for the blue Access PA sticker to be placed on your card. You can bring your home library card to the DuBois Public Library and obtain a DuBois Public Library card free of charge.
If you do not have a home PA library card or your residence is not served by a participating Access PA library, you may receive a DuBois Public Library card at a yearly cost of $35 for an individual or $40 for a family.
Library cards can be applied for online through https://dubois.sparkpa.org/eg/opac/register. Library cards can be picked up at the library. Please bring proof of current address when you come to obtain your card.
My library card is expiring, how do I renew my card? You can call the library at 814-371-5930 or stop in to renew your library card. Library staff will confirm your address and contact information before renewing your card. Cards expire every three years.
How do I put a book on hold? Holds on materials in our collection can be made online, by phone or in person. Holds are first come, first serve and time may be required to fulfill your hold as there may be a waiting list especially for new and popular materials. You will be notified when your hold is available for pick up. Holds for items currently available should by made by telephone.
Can I donate books to the library? Please call the library to discuss the donation of your books prior to dropping them off.
Does the library have a Book Sale? DuBois Library has an ongoing book sale in both the Adult Department and the Children's Department. Prices are by donation. Occasionally, the library will hold a large book sale in the Program room. Check our events page or Facebook page for announcements.
How do I make a donation or sponsor a memorial book? One of the greatest ways to remember or honor a friend or loved one is by making a memorial donation to your public library. Memorial gifts to the DuBois Public Library support the purchase of new books and materials for our collection. A gift to the book collection is a lasting tribute to your loved one and will be shared and cared for by many community members. Your gift can be personalized to reflect the interests, occupation, hobbies, or causes of your loved one or a member organization. To download a brochure, click here Memorial Brochure.
How do I request historical information or obituaries for research? Historical research services are offered to anyone looking for information that may be contained in our collection of historical materials, mainly birth, death, and marriage records. We have copies of The Courier-Express on microfilm dating back to 1892 and some local school yearbooks with the DuBois High School dating as far back as 1920. However, the library charges a fee of $3.00 for each request. This pays for the search and one print copy. Any pages beyond the first are $1.00 each. All of this will be sent to you via mail. If we are unable to find the information, the search itself is still a cost of $3.00 and we will contact you to let you know that we were unable to find the requested information. The requirements for these requests are the name(s) of person(s), specific date(s) of event(s) (birth-date, marriage date, death date) and payment in advance for each request. You may submit a check, cash or money order along with the requested information and your return address to the DuBois Public Library, 31 S. Brady Street, DuBois PA 15801. You may also send requests by email to Jen at [email protected].
How do I download an eBook or Audiobook from your collection? Go to our Find Books & Online Resources page and click Central PA Libby eBooks & Audiobooks. Use your DuBois Public Library, or other Clearfield County Library card to login and checkout. Central PA Libby eBooks & Audiobooks are only available to residents of Central PA Library District which includes Clearfield County, Centre County, Juniata County, and Mifflin County.
How do I renew my books? Items may be renewed one time and can be renewed in person, online, or by phone once as long as they are not on hold for another person. Feature Film DVDs may not be renewed. To renew online or access your account, click here. Use the Patron Login button at the top and enter your library card number & pin number to see items checked out, due dates, loan history, reserves, and fees. If items are overdue, they cannot be renewed online. Please call the library instead.
Does the library charge fines for overdue books? Yes, fines are $0.25 per day per item.
How many items may I check out at one time? Patrons may check out up to 25 items at one time. Patrons may only checkout 3 DVDs at a time.
Where can I return my library books? Library books can be brought into the DuBois Library during open hours, or returned in our book drop in the lower parking lot. Additionally, you may return books to any Clearfield County library including the Clearfield County Mobile Library, Curwensville Library, or J&E Shaw Public Library in Clearfield. Clearfield County libraries work together to deliver materials throughout the county.
How do I get a DuBois Public Library card? Residents of the City of DuBois and Sandy Township are entitled to a free library card from our library. Children may apply for a library card when they are five (5) years of age.
If you have a library card from another Pennsylvania library, ask at your home library for the blue Access PA sticker to be placed on your card. You can bring your home library card to the DuBois Public Library and obtain a DuBois Public Library card free of charge.
If you do not have a home PA library card or your residence is not served by a participating Access PA library, you may receive a DuBois Public Library card at a yearly cost of $35 for an individual or $40 for a family.
Library cards can be applied for online through https://dubois.sparkpa.org/eg/opac/register. Library cards can be picked up at the library. Please bring proof of current address when you come to obtain your card.
My library card is expiring, how do I renew my card? You can call the library at 814-371-5930 or stop in to renew your library card. Library staff will confirm your address and contact information before renewing your card. Cards expire every three years.
How do I put a book on hold? Holds on materials in our collection can be made online, by phone or in person. Holds are first come, first serve and time may be required to fulfill your hold as there may be a waiting list especially for new and popular materials. You will be notified when your hold is available for pick up. Holds for items currently available should by made by telephone.
Can I donate books to the library? Please call the library to discuss the donation of your books prior to dropping them off.
Does the library have a Book Sale? DuBois Library has an ongoing book sale in both the Adult Department and the Children's Department. Prices are by donation. Occasionally, the library will hold a large book sale in the Program room. Check our events page or Facebook page for announcements.
How do I make a donation or sponsor a memorial book? One of the greatest ways to remember or honor a friend or loved one is by making a memorial donation to your public library. Memorial gifts to the DuBois Public Library support the purchase of new books and materials for our collection. A gift to the book collection is a lasting tribute to your loved one and will be shared and cared for by many community members. Your gift can be personalized to reflect the interests, occupation, hobbies, or causes of your loved one or a member organization. To download a brochure, click here Memorial Brochure.
How do I request historical information or obituaries for research? Historical research services are offered to anyone looking for information that may be contained in our collection of historical materials, mainly birth, death, and marriage records. We have copies of The Courier-Express on microfilm dating back to 1892 and some local school yearbooks with the DuBois High School dating as far back as 1920. However, the library charges a fee of $3.00 for each request. This pays for the search and one print copy. Any pages beyond the first are $1.00 each. All of this will be sent to you via mail. If we are unable to find the information, the search itself is still a cost of $3.00 and we will contact you to let you know that we were unable to find the requested information. The requirements for these requests are the name(s) of person(s), specific date(s) of event(s) (birth-date, marriage date, death date) and payment in advance for each request. You may submit a check, cash or money order along with the requested information and your return address to the DuBois Public Library, 31 S. Brady Street, DuBois PA 15801. You may also send requests by email to Jen at [email protected].
How do I download an eBook or Audiobook from your collection? Go to our Find Books & Online Resources page and click Central PA Libby eBooks & Audiobooks. Use your DuBois Public Library, or other Clearfield County Library card to login and checkout. Central PA Libby eBooks & Audiobooks are only available to residents of Central PA Library District which includes Clearfield County, Centre County, Juniata County, and Mifflin County.