Give us a call or sign into
your online account if you would
like to renew.
Mobile Hotspots, Museum passes,
and items on hold cannot be
renewed. ***
Please note that once an item is
overdue, you must call us at
610-258-2917 ext. 301 to renew.
Interlibrary Loan Due dates
vary according to lending
institution.
The ILL department borrows items
from other libraries for you if
they are unavailable in our
system.
ILL requests take a minimum of
2-3 weeks, depending on
availability and distance of
lending library.
***
Due dates and renewals are
determined by lending library.
***
Please check the physical item
for due date
Library users with a valid
Easton Area Public Library card
may place a hold on materials
that are currently checked out
or on order. Holds can be placed
online or over the phone. Borrowers are
notified by phone, text message,
or e-mail when items are ready
for pickup at the Circulation
desk.
If you have trouble with the
online renewal or online hold
functions, please call the
Library at (610) 258-2917
Can’t find something you’re
looking for?
If an item is not available in
our
CATALOG
through our direct sharing
partner libraries Easton, we may be
able to borrow it from another
library for you!
In order to request an
Interlibrary Loan through
Easton, you must live in the
Easton Area School District
(City of Easton, Forks Township,
Palmer Township, or Lower Mt.
Bethel Independent School Tax
District)** and have a
current, active EAPL library
card.
You can check the status of your
card by logging in to MY
ACCOUNT
We cannot guarantee that we will
be able to acquire every item
requested. Some items that may
be unavailable include: brand
new items (published within the
current month up to the past 3-6
months), very old, rare, or out
of print books, and
self-published titles.
Please allow at least 2-3 weeks
for an interlibrary loan.
Depending on availability and
distance of the lending library,
some items may take a few weeks
to arrive.
You
will receive a phone call or
email notification when your
item is available to pick up.
Due dates and renewals are
determined by the lending
library.
ILL requests can be placed over
the phone, in person, or
online
using this
FORM
IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE EASD, PLEASE REQUEST AN ILL
THROUGH YOUR HOME LIBRARY.
Most materials may be
renewed two (2) times providing
the account is in good standing and material
is not on hold for another
individual.
*** When you renew an
item, the renewal period
begins on the date you
renew.
There are three ways to renew
books and other items:
Renew in person at the Main Library or the Palmer
Branch.
Renew via phone
by calling
610-258-2917,
following prompts
for the renewal
line. If you must
leave a message, a
circulation staff
member will follow
up with a courtesy
call to inform you
of the items’ new
due dates.
Renew online by
going to My Account
in the catalog. You
will need to enter
your barcode number
and four digit PIN.
When renewing
online, please
verify the new due
date.
Be sure
to check the due dates for items
you have on loan. You can view
your account on line by visiting
My Account from the
library home page or catalog
page. As a courtesy, the Library
provides overdue notifications
by email. Failure to receive
overdue notices sent by the
Library does not exempt the
cardholder from any returning
items on time.
Sign up for email notification
to receive due date reminders.
Contact the Library at
610-258-2917, follow the prompts
for the Circulation Department,
and ask to add your email
address to your account.
It is your
responsibility to
maintain the condition
of all borrowed
materials.When an item is
lost or damaged beyond
repair, you will be
asked to pay the
replacement cost of the
item. Minor damages,
which can be repaired,
as well as lost
parts/containers will be
assessed a small fee.
Type of Loss /
Damage Charge
Amount
Lost/damaged items
Replacement cost
plus a $5.00
processing fee
Lost/damaged AV case
$5.00-$10.00
Interlibrary Loan
replacement or damage
charges may vary
depending on the lending
library’s policy.
The parent/guardian is
responsible for all
charges on a minor’s
card.
