Patrons age 18 years and older may borrow from the Things Library.

Patrons must have a valid Pottsville Free Public Library card and be in good standing (under the $5 maximum fine threshold). A Library card must be presented each time a Thing is checked out.

Patrons must sign the Things Library Borrower’s Agreement form each time a Thing is checked out. One agreement form may cover multiple Things checked out at the same time. There is a limit of 3 Things per household at a time.

Things may be placed on hold, either via the online catalog or by telephone, up to 3 days in advance of the planned pick-up date.

The patron and staff will look over the Thing(s) and any accessories before the patron leaves the library. Any damage or missing accessories should be noted at that time or the patron will be held responsible for it/them.

Patrons agree not to tamper with or otherwise alter the Thing(s) or the accessories. 

All Things and accessories must be returned in the same condition as issued, barring normal wear and tear. All borrowed items used with food or for gardening must be returned in clean condition. Any returned Things and accessories that must be cleaned by library staff will incur a $10 cleaning fee.

Things and all accessories must be returned to the Circulation Desk and handed to a library staff member, not just left on the counter. Library staff will verify all components have been returned and are in good condition before each Thing is checked in.

Any Things placed in the outdoor book-drop will incur a fine of $25 and additional charges for any damages. 

Fines for late return of the Thing accrue at a rate of $5 per day starting the first day it is overdue, up to $25. If the Thing is not returned by 15 days past the due date, the patron will be charged the full replacement cost plus the full overdue fee of $25.

The patron is responsible for any violation of the Things Library Borrower’s Agreement and all other applicable library policies.

Patrons must be careful and vigilant when using the Thing and accessories to prevent theft, loss or damages, and must not leave the Thing unattended if using it outside the house. The patron is solely responsible for the Thing while it is checked out and responsible for late fees and replacement costs for any damages, loss or theft. 

Patrons agree that the Pottsville Free Public Library is not responsible for any manufacturing defects in the quality of workmanship or materials inherent in any borrowed items. If the borrowed Thing becomes unsafe or in a state of disrepair, the patron will immediately discontinue use of the Thing and notify the Pottsville Free Public Library of the issue on return, if not earlier.

 Patrons agree that the Pottsville Free Public Library is not responsible for any loss, damage, or injury of any nature resulting from use of the borrowed Thing(s). Patrons agree to read any safety and instruction manuals that accompany the borrowed Thing(s). By signing the Things Library Borrower’s Agreement, patrons release the Pottsville Free Public Library from all liability, costs and damages which could arise from using the borrowed Thing(s) and accessories.

The Pottsville Free Public Library reserves the right to modify the Things Library Borrowing Policy and the Things Library Borrower’s Agreement at any time. By checking out a Thing, the patron agrees they will not engage in illegal activities and they are solely responsible for the Thing.