Policies - Fines and Charges

Fines are charged for all overdue materials.

• Books, magazines, audiobooks: 20¢ a day
• Video games and DVDs: $1.00 a day
• There is a $1.00 charge for holds or interlibrary loans that are not picked up within 7 days of notification.
• A processing fee of 10¢ plus the cost of postage will be added for every overdue notice sent.
• The maximum fine per item is $5.00.

Borrowing privileges are suspended when charges reach $5.00.

Policies - Confidentiality

Wadsworth Library specifically recognizes that library records and patron information are confidential. Under New York State law, library records shall be confidential and shall not be disclosed except that such records may be disclosed to the extent necessary for the proper operation of the Wadsworth Library. Records shall be disclosed upon request or consent of the user or pursuant to subpoena, court order or where otherwise required by statute.

Wadsworth Library cannot guarantee the confidentiality of information sent over the Internet.

Library Publications

Materials published by Wadsworth Library are available at the main desk. All are free except when noted. Some publications are available on-line.

• Wadsworth Library: A Guide to the Art and Architecture of Wadsworth Library (1997, rev. 2001)

Ways of Giving

Donations to the Library and contributions to Friends of Wadsworth Library are two different ways of supporting Wadsworth Library.

• Donations to Wadsworth Library are added to the tax dollars that support the Library’s operating budget and pay for essential services.
• Friends of Wadsworth Library uses membership dues and donations to pay for special programs and items that the library could not otherwise afford. 

 Wadsworth Library thanks you for your support!