Who May Use The Library

All are welcome to use the collections of the Petersburg Public Library within the library.  Service will not be denied or abridged because of religious, racial, social, economic, or political status.  

Borrowing privileges are free to all permanent residents of Alaska.  Identification and a local mailing address are required to get a permanent library card.  Temporary residents may be offered limited borrowing privileges in accordance with rules set by the library.

 “The librarian may prohibit any person the use of the Petersburg Public Library who willfully or persistently violates any rule or regulation prescribed for the operation of such library or whose physical condition is deemed dangerous or offensive to other persons.  No person shall refuse to leave the Petersburg Public Library when ordered by the librarian or other person in charge of the Petersburg Public Library.”  (Borough code 3.53)