FAQS
about
WCPL
Common Inquiries
How much do I owe in late fees?
What is the checkout limit?
Am I eligible for a library card?
To view your current late fees and/or account balance, go to “My Account” and the top of the page ask when at your next checkout, or call the WCPL at 812-254-4586.
Do I need a library card to use the computers?
No you do not.
Can I get a divorce at the Library?
No, but we do have a link to online forms under our Online Resources Tab.
How much do copies cost?
$.15 for Black & White per page.
$.25 for Color per page.
The max limits are: materials - 100, holds - 30, DVDs - 10
For further information, please follow the link below for the Evergreen Policy.
https://blog.evergreen.lib.in.us/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Patron-Matrix.pdf
How do I sign up for a library card?
If you are over 16 or over or an a adult who is eligible for a card, please bring in a photo ID with your current address on it or a photo ID and an official document showing your current address. Students, please bring in proof of school attendance if not in the city limits.
If you are a student under the age of 16, please have your parent/guardian bring the above information to the library to register you for a card.
If you are in Daviess County:
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The Washington Library is a city library meaning that the taxing district of the library is within the city limits of Washington.
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City residents and property owners are eligible for free library cards.
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The card is paid for through a library tax on individual property value.
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Those living outside of the city limits are in an “unserved” area unless they live in Madison Township (Odon). Odon has its own library.
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Unserved areas are NOT in a taxing district and those residents may purchase a full resident Evergreen library card for $40 per year from WCPL.
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To summarize: Someone having to purchase a card is pre-paying for a year’s worth of library service whereas a city property owner is paying it through their taxes.
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Students in K-12 who attend Washington Community Schools or Washington Catholic Schools are eligible for a limited access card.