Welcome to the Pershing County Library

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Mission Statement

Pershing County Library's mission is to serve Pershing County's diverse population by supplying materials in a variety of formats that will provide information, assist in the educational process, allow for self-enrichment and promote lifelong learning.

Loan Periods

• Books, audio books, magazines, DVDs and Blu-ray discs: 28 days
• Reference, microfilm, and newspapers do not circulate.

Renewals

Books may be renewed at the Library's main desk or by telephone at (775) 273-2216 provided there are no requests for the materials. Patrons may also contact the library staff to set up online renewals using their library card and a password.

Fines and Fees

Patrons are charged for late, damaged or lost materials as follows:

• Books, audio books, magazines, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, and kits: $.10 per day/per late item with a maximum of $2.00 per item.
• Damaged or lost item(s): Cost of the item(s) for replacement.

The library is not responsible for damages that may occur to equipment in the playing of audio books, DVDs or Blu-ray discs.

Limits on Borrowing

• Patrons may check out 5 DVDs or Blu-ray discs.

Interlibrary Loan

If Pershing County Library does not own material that a patron would like to borrow, library staff will try to obtain it for them from another library.

• PCL will pay the cost of most interlibrary loans
• Most new library materials are not available for interlibrary loan for 6 months

Nevada Library Cooperative

Pershing County Library has been a member of the Nevada Library Co-Op since 1984. Through then we have access to books, audio books, and movies from other libraries throughout Nevada. Visit them at https://nvlibrarycoop.libguides.com/about-us to learn more.

Contact Us

Hours

Monday through Friday
10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays.
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Resources

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• Nevada Career Explorer
• Lovelock Newspapers, 1898 through 2013
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