Library cards are available to and Nye County residents with current proof of permanent address. Cards can be issued to residents outside of Nye County with proof of permanent address in Inyo County, California, or Clark County, Nevada. For a minimal fee, full privilege cards can be issued to residents outside Nye County with proof of address (good for one year). Reference Services:
Copies and Scanning ($0.20 each)
Database Access
Faxing ($1.00 per page)
Internet/Computer Use
Genealogy Resources
Notary ($10.00 first signature, $5.00 each after)
Pahrump Obituary Log
Research Assistance
Tax Forms
Answers to your questions! Library Services:
Children's Programs
Large Print Collection
Spanish Language Collections
Audio Books (cassette, CD, and MP3)
DVD Videos/Movies
Music CDs
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Free Computer Classes
Adult Programs
Interlibrary Loan
Paperbacks for "Swap"
Used Books for Sale
Meeting Rooms
"The Reader's Nook"
Circulation:
1. An item not on reserve may be renewed once, either in person or by phone.
2. Reference materials and current periodicals do not circulate.
3. Movie circulation is 7 days, with no renewals. Limit is 5 video items per household, which may include no more than 2 DVDs. DVDs check out on adult cards only.
4. Overdue charges: books and audiobooks - $0.15/day per item; videos, CDs and DVDs - $1.00/day per item. The maximum fine on any overdue item is $15.00. Lost or damaged materials will cost the list price of the item. If no price is available, a flat fee of $25.00 for adult materials and $20.00 for juvenile materials will be assessed.
5. Patrons with outstanding fees or overdue books may be refused library privileges until the problem is resolved. If no response is made, legal action may be pursued. A circulation policy is available to the public. Meeting Rooms are available for public use by reservation only, during regular library hours. Two sizes are available, one seating up to 40, the other seating up to 80. Tables and chairs will be set up by the library staff and some audio/visual equipment is available. Refreshments may be served at your expense and you will be responsible for clean-up. All groups are required to submit a refundable $50 deposit and a signed agreement; proof of liability insurance is required for any for-profit group. For-profit groups will be charged an additional $50 per 4-hour session. Meetings may be scheduled outside of normal operating hours at a charge to all groups of $50 per hour. Call 727-5930 x17 to make a reservation. Rooms available on first requested, first scheduled basis within the following priority guidelines:
1. Library-sponsored programs
2. Non-Profit public service or special interest groups
3. Pahrump Town and other governmental meetings open to the public
4. Profit-making groups
A meeting room policy is available to the public. Child Supervision:
The Pahrump Community Library is not the guarantor of the safety of the children who use our facilities. The safety and security of children are the responsibility of the parent or adult caregiver. PCL does not and cannot act as a babysitter. A child under 10 should be under the supervision of a person who assumes responsibility for him or her. If a child wishes to leave the library, the library staff cannot legally detain him or her. Parents/caregivers are responsible for the activities and behavior of their children while in the library, and may be requested to leave if the Library Rules of Conduct are not followed. If anyone under the age of 18 is left at the library at closing time, or in the event of an emergency situation, staff will attempt to contact the parents/caregivers. If they cannot be contacted, staff will immediately notify the sheriff. A Children Supervision Policy is available to the public.
