Fines and Fees
What is the fine for an overdue book?
$0.25 per day
How much do library cards cost?
Library cards are free
What is the maximum number of items that you can borrow?
Fifty
Name one free service offered by the New Americans Program.
Free English classes, Free Performing Arts and Coping Skills Programs, Adult Learning Centers
What is the fee for an overdue book for children and seniors?
$0.10 per day
What two things do I need to get a library card?
Photo ID and proof of address
How long can most items be borrowed for?
21 days
How many adult learning centers are there?
7
Name 4 things you can download from the Queens Library website.
music • ebooks in English and other languages to read on your computer or ebook reader • audiobooks that you can listen to • talking picture books for kids
What is the fee for overdue DVDs?
$1.00 per day
If I lose my library card, what should I do and how can I get a new card?
You should let the library know immediately, and pay $2.00 for a new card.
If I want to borrow a new book, how long can I keep it?
7 days
What can you do at the Adult Learning Center?
If ESOL students want to participate in a tutor-led conversation group or practice English using a computer or other media they can go to an Adult Learning Center.
What are 3 things you can use "My Account" on the Queens Library's web site to do?
check to see when your books are due • renew books you have checked out • request a book from another library location
What is the fee for computer games?
$2.00 per day
How long are library cards good for?
Five years
How long can DVDs be borrowed for?
3 days
Describe the role of the Performing Arts Programs?
Present dances, music and songs to celebrate the immigrants’ cultural heritage.
Name 3 different kinds of information that you can find on the Queens Library website.
hours, address and phone number of a library near you • guides to community services such as immigration, citizenship, jobs and health • online application for a library card
What is the fee for overdue tablets or mobile hotspots?
$3.00 per day
Complete this sentence:
You can get a library card if you __________, ________, ___________ or _____________ __________ in New York
You can get a library card if you live, work, go to school or own property in New York
How long can I borrow video games, and how many can I borrow?
3 video games for 3 days
What are some of the activities of the Coping Skills Programs?
present workshops on how to deal with immigrants’ difficulties living in the US – for example, how to get a job; tenants’ rights, filling out income tax forms and how to help your child learn. Programs are offered in different languages. 3
What do you need in order to reserve books online from Queens Library?
Your library card number and PIN