Get a Library Card or Update Your Current Card

To get your first library card instantly, click here.

To get a library card online, you must live in Juniata County. Your address must be in Juniata County.

If you live in our district but outside Juniata County, click here.

Your address must be in one of the following counties: Mifflin, Centre, or Clearfield. You will receive a library card by mail.

To renew your card, click here. You may also renew your card in person at the library or call us at 717.436.6378.

PA residents outside of Juniata County can sign up for a first-time card or renew their current card by using this form.
**Only residents of Juniata, Mifflin, Centre or Clearfield counties can use a JCL card with Libby**

If you have a library card, we would love to get your feedback! Please complete our brief 3-question survey by clicking here.

JCL Borrowing Policies

Follow these rules so everyone gets a chance to borrow the materials!

Length of checkouts:

  • Check out library books, audiobooks, and music for three weeks. 50 total items may be checked out. Overdue fee is $0.25 per item, per day.
  • Check out DVDs for three weeks. Limit 10 per family. The overdue fee is $1 per new item per day, or $ 0.25 per older item per day.
  • If a hold has been placed (by another library member) on the title you have borrowed/rented, then it cannot be renewed and should be returned by your due date.
  • You can check out eBooks and eAudio titles from Libby for 1-3 weeks. Limit 10 per card. You can return them early, and if you forget, they will return automatically when they are due. There are no fines with Libby.

For your Convenience:

  • You may place up to 5 holds on any physical library materials.
  • You may place up to 10 holds on digital items. Click here to learn more about how to download eBooks and eAudiobooks.
  • You can renew items online, by phone, or in person at the library.
  • You may pay incurred fees at the library or over the phone. We accept cash, check, and all major credit/debit cards.
  • Lost library cards may be replaced for a $1 fee.
  • Your card is active for three years. After that, your card will no longer be valid, and you will not be able to borrow items or use Libby. If you have an email address associated with your library account, we send a courtesy reminder a month before your card is set to expire. Simply fill out that form, call us, or stop in, and we will renew your card.

Fees

If you have overdue items, you must return or renew them and keep your fines under $5 before checking out additional items.

If you lose items, patrons must pay for the replacement and a $5 processing fee.

Maximum fine accrual is $5, after which checkout privileges are limited.