Library
Policies
Lansdale Public Library respects the rights of all of our library patrons. The following rules of conduct are intended to preserve the library as a safe and pleasant community gathering place.
The library cares about the safety and welfare of children and establishes this policy for the protection and well-being of children and to prevent disruptive behavior. Working together we better ensure a safe setting for patrons of all ages.
This policy covers the following:
To read the full policy, please click here.
When checking out materials at the library the following rules will apply:
In June of 2022, the Library Board of Trustees voted to eliminate late fees and rental fees on books and DVDs. This does not apply to lost books. The replacement cost must be paid for lost books. Also, late fees will be assessed on museum passes, Bring the Library Home devices, and Library of Things.
Patron accounts (material borrowing and computer use) will be blocked if:
The patron has an outstanding fine for lost or damaged materials.
Accounts will be unblocked when the fine is paid.
If the patron does not respond to the overdue notices, phone calls, or the final bill, a civil complaint might be filed with the local magistrate.
If a hold has been placed on an item, it cannot be renewed.
Materials may be renewed online, by telephone, or in person at the library.
Library privileges may be suspended for violations of these rules.
Sign in with the number on the back of your library card as your username, and your last name as your password. Computers may be used for up to one hour if there is a wait list for the computers.
Non-members may use the computers for a full day after they:
There is a limit of one hour while others are waiting. When the first hour is up, the user may sign up for another hour, when a computer becomes available. If no one is waiting, the user may use the computer for more than one hour.
Cost of printing from computers:
Charge to photocopy:
The Lansdale Public Library provides access to Internet resources in support of its mission to provide information of all types. However, some information found online may be inaccurate, incomplete, dated, or offensive to some individuals. The information consumer must evaluate the validity, authority, and appropriateness of the information found. The library is not responsible for the content of the Internet.
Patrons who wish to have access to the computers and Internet must follow the rules of the Internet Use Policy.
The Lansdale Library has free open Wi-Fi usage for anyone that comes to the Library. There is no password, just connect to network LANSLIB-WIFI to get started and follow the instructions in the log-in page. If you have any trouble, bring your device to the Tech Support desk for assistance.
The Lynn Janoff community room is a meeting room space available for library programs and other meetings and programs of informational, educational, cultural, and civic nature.
This space will be available for use by outside individuals, business, and organizations when:
the use of the space does not interfere with or disrupt normal operations of the library or cause a security risk or safety hazard to the library staff, customers, or property.
Lansdale Library provides this meeting room space as a public service but does not endorse the views or opinions of the groups utilizing the space. Advertisements or announcements implying such endorsements are prohibited. Click here to download the full policy, and rules for the room.
Click Here for a PDF of the Materials Donations Guidelines.
Material Donations Guidelines:
Thank you for your interest in donating to the Lansdale Public Library. Our policies on donations have been updated, so please read the following before dropping off your donations. While we truly appreciate all donations, we have found that some items we cannot use or distribute. Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Donations will only be accepted during Library Hours of business between 11 AM and 6 PM M-Th, and between 11 AM and 3 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. Appointments are preferred. Call 215-855-3228 to schedule a donation drop off.
We accept up to 2 bags or 1 box of books at a time. This ensures we have the space and staffing to properly go through materials. When bringing items to donate please make sure they are in containers you wish to part with. We do not have the capacity to empty totes or other containers to return to you.
Due to the lack of storage space, we may not be able to accept all donations. Therefore, donations must be given to and gone through by a staff member. If you leave and there are items we cannot use, you will be asked to return to pick up the items we cannot use.
PLEASE DO NOT LEAVE DONATIONS OUTSIDE THE LIBRARY.
Items we CAN accept for donations:
Items we can NOT accept: