Library By Mail

The Pike County Public Library (PCPL) is launching its Library By Mail service with a pilot  program for residents of Greentown, Paupack and Tafton.

To be eligible for this service, you must live in one of those three areas and must have a valid PCPL  library card (one with a 14-digit barcode).  You must also be a patron in good standing with no overdue books or outstanding fines on your card, or a new patron.  In addition, you must provide PCPL with current contact information, including a valid e-mail address.

If you do not currently have a valid PCPL card, you may sign up for one and register for our      Library By Mail program by filling out  the form provided on this page and mailing it to the address indicated on the form.

FAQ'S About Library By Mail

What is Library By Mail?
Library By Mail is a service offered by Pike County Public Library that allows you to receive library materials through the mail free of charge.  All postage is  pre-paid by the library.  For this pilot  program, materials must be ordered via the PCPL website.

The pilot program is currently open only to residents of Greentown, Paupack and Tafton.

What can I order through Library By Mail?
You can order any item that appears in the Pike County Public Library catalog. For our pilot program you must place your order via the library website. We are not able to process Interlibrary Loan items through Library By Mail.

How many items can be sent to me? 
You may have two Library By Mail items checked out at one time. 

How long may I keep them?
Materials may be kept for three weeks.

How do I sign up?
If you live in the targeted areas for our pilot program, simply fill out the application form provided in this section and mail it to the address indicated.  If you do not already have a valid 14-digit PCPL card, you must also provide proof that you are a resident of Pike County.  The application form includes information on documentation that qualifies as proof of residency.