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Frequently Asked Questions
What activities are going on at the library?
Check the library's calendar of events.
How can I reserve a meeting room? Click here.
Can I ask a librarian a question from home or work?
Yes! If you have a brief, factual question, you can send an email to a librarian to get an answer.  If you need your answer right away, please call the Reference Desk at 781-4882 x215.
How can I find answers to my research questions? 
 Search an online database to find genealogy information, standardized tests guides and practice tests (ex.: ACT, GED, etc.), full text articles for research projects, college application information and more with the library's selection of databases. Some databases must be used in the library because of copyright issues. Check the database list for details.
Can I search Bowling Green Public Library's catalog from home or work?
Definitely! Use the library's catalog to find items available in the library.
Who can use the library's computers?
Out-of-town guests and current patrons may access the library's computers. View our computer use policy for more information.
How can I get a library card?
Library cards are the best bargain in town! Find out how to get yours here.
Where are your library locations?
We have several. The library's hub is the Main Library. In addition, there are three permanent branch locations and a Mobile Branch, which travels throughout the county on a weekly rotation. Check here for location information. 

How long may I check out materials? 

  • Books - 2 weeks
  • Audio-books / books on tape (maximum--20 per card) - 2 weeks
  • Cassette tapes and CDs  (maximum--20 per card) - 2 weeks
  • Videos (maximum--10 per card) - 2 weeks
  • DVDs (maximum--10 per card) - 2 weeks
  • Magazines (maximum--2 per card) - 2 weeks

Newspapers and current Magazines do not circulate.

NOTE: Total items checked out may not exceed 50.
How do I find out when my materials are due? Can I place a hold on the latest best-seller?
 You can check due dates and place holds via iPac (the library's online catalog).
May I renew items? Books, cassette tapes & CDs on loan may be renewed three times unless a hold request has been placed on it.  Videos and DVDs may not be renewed.

How do I renew items? If an item can be renewed (*see NOTE below), you can renew it in person, by phone (Telecirc access: call 781.2924) , or on the Internet using the Library's iPAC catalog. 

To renew an item using the iPAC:
1. Go to "Access Patron Information"
2. Click on the library catalog link.
3. Click the middle tab called "My Account"
3. You will be prompted for your library card barcode number.
4. Click "Items Out," Do one of these options:

  • Click in the Renew box beside each title to mark the ones you want to renew, and click Renew Selected.
  • Click Renew All.

5. Click Logout when you are finished in the Patron Information section.

*NOTE: You may be unable to renew items if you have blocks against your card due to fines. Additionally, an item with a hold request made by another patron may not be renewed.
What is the overdue charge for late materials? There is a 10-cent charge per day per item on all overdue materials.

Where can I find information about Bowling Green and Warren County?
Use the Library's selected local links to view Bowling Green and Warren County web sites.

Does the library participate in any international projects? Find out more about our Sister City Library in Kawanishi.

How can I join the Online Book Club? Access the Online Book Club page.
How can I join BookNews and receive the Newsletter? BookNews

Can I recommend the library purchase an item for its collection? Certainly! Please check to make sure we don't have the item in our catalog before filing a request, but you can recommend items to be added to the library collection via a form you can acquire at any library location's circulation desk or by completing this online form.
 
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