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Book Lending Kiosk

Checking out materials from Fauquier Public Library has never been easier or more accessible, thanks to a book lending kiosk at the Vint Hill Community Center.

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The kiosk offers popular adult, young adult and children's books.  It is easy to use; all you need is your library card!

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How to check books out from the kiosk:

Scan the barcode on the back of your library card or that you have stored on the library’s mobile app.

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When the door unlocks, open it and remove the books you’d like to check out.

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Close the door and wait while the kiosk checks out the books.

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Collect your receipt or choose to have a receipt emailed to you.

 

How to return books borrowed from the kiosk:

Scan the barcode on the back of your library card or that you have stored on the library’s mobile app.

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When the door unlocks, open it and return books with blue spine labels to a shelf in the kiosk.

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Close the door and wait while the kiosk checks in the books.

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Collect your receipt or choose to have a receipt emailed to you.

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It’s that easy!

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FREQUENTLY ASKSED QUESTIONS

What materials are available in the kiosk?
Items in the kiosk are listed the library's online catalog or check out the complete list of items currently in the kiosk
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Can I place holds on items in the kiosk?

Holds cannot be placed on items in the kiosk. Books in the kiosk are for immediate check out, even though there may be multiple holds on the same title in the library’s regular collection.

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Can I pick up holds from other library branches in the kiosk?

No, the kiosk is not designed for hold pick-up. Holds may be picked up at the library branches.

 

Can I check out books if I owe fines?

Library card accounts must be in good standing to use the kiosk. Patrons with over $10 in fines and fees are not eligible to use the kiosk until the fines are paid.

 

Can I pay fines online?

Yes. Fines and fees can be paid online using Visa or Master Card by logging
into your library account.  Use the QR code to access your account log in page.

 

Can I get a receipt for the items I have checked out or have returned?

Receipts are available in print and e-mail format for checked out or returned kiosk materials. Email receipts will be sent to the email address on file in your account. 

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How do I know which books to put back in the kiosk or to put in the book drop adjacent to the kiosk?

Library materials with a blue spine label should be returned to a shelf in the kiosk. These items will be automatically checked in and removed from your account once the door to the kiosk is closed. 

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Library materials with clear, yellow or green spine labels should be returned to the book drop next to the kiosk.

 

When will library materials be checked in and come off my library account?

Items with blue spine labels, placed in the kiosk, will be automatically checked in and removed from your account once the kiosk door is closed and the books are scanned.

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Items with clear, yellow or green spine labels and items placed in the book return will be checked in and removed from your account in 3-5 business days.

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Fines do not accrue for the time library materials are in the book drop waiting to be picked up by library staff. 

 

How many items may I check out from the kiosk?

To ensure there are items available for everyone, we ask that you limit check outs to fewer than 10 items.​​​​

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