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1. How do I renew and/or request items?

There are three ways to renew and/or request items:

• Online using My Account
• Call us at 412-531-1912 and press 2 for renewals or press 3 for requests.
• Visit the library and renew items at the circulation desk or request items at the reference desk.

2. How can I support the library?

There are many ways you can help support the library. We offer a variety of monetary donation options. You can volunteer your time. You can also join the Friends of the Library organization.

We thank you for your interest in supporting the library.

3. How do I get a library card?

You can get a library card by visiting the library's circulation desk with a photo ID and proof of current residency in Allegheny County.

• Acceptable forms of I.D. are your driver's license, passport or visa.
• Acceptable proofs of ID are utility bills, mortgages, leases, credit card statements or any other piece of official mail that includes the name on your ID and your current address in Allegheny County.

4. Will my library card work at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library?

As long you have an active card issued by a public library in Allegheny County, your card will work at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library.

5. Does the library have computers for public use?

Yes. We have over 12 public computers installed with MS Office 2019, Internet Explorer, Firefox, with Internet content filtering software to protect our young patrons. Our computers also have adaptive device technologies for patrons with hearing and vision impairments.

6. Can I print my documents at the library?

Yes. We have black and white and color printing available from our public computers:

• $0.25 per page for black and white
• $0.50/page for color

You can access your documents online or bring them on a CD or flash drive. Please note that our computers no longer have floppy disk drives.

7. Can I use my laptop or mobile device to get on the Internet at the library?

Yes. We have free wireless Internet access throughout the library. Just connect to our "Mt. Lebanon Library " WiFi network from your laptop or mobile device and agree to our terms of service.

The library also offers mobile printing while on WiFi. See this page for options and instructions.

8. Is there wireless printing at the library?

The library offers mobile printing from anywhere, which includes wireless printing from patron laptops and mobile devices inside the library.


See this page for options and instructions.

9. Does the library have photocopiers?

Yes, we have photocopiers available to the public. The following copying fees are applied to any photocopies made:

• $0.25 per black and white copied page
• $0.50 per color copied page

10. Does the library have a fax machine for public use?

No. We do not currently offer faxing service to the public.

11. Does the library have an after hours book drop?

Yes. We have a book drop located on the Castle Shannon Boulevard side of our building that is open 24 hours for books and media items. Please be aware that items dropped off while the library is closed will not be checked in until the library opens again for business.