McDowell County Public Library

The Abe Simmons Genealogy & North Carolina History Room is open Monday through Friday from 10am to 5:30pm and also the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11am to 5pm, but closed for lunch from 12:30pm-1:30pm. Items in the Genealogy room are for reference only and may not be removed from the room.



Anyone over the age of five who lives, works , goes to school, or owns property in McDowell County may register to borrow materials. To get a library card, bring one form of identification with your correct mailing address to the circulation desk. A picture ID, preferably a valid drivers license, is suggested. Children under 17 will need the signature of a parent or legal guardian. People who live outside the county may get a library card by paying a fee of $15, renewable annually.

Loan Periods:
New Books and Magazines- 14 days
DVDs- 7 days
All other items- 21 days

Limits:
Borrow as many items as you can use and return on time, with the exception of audiobooks and DVDs/videos which are limited to 7 per borrower. You may renew materials by telephone up to 4 times, if the items are not reserved. Children under 17 may borrow videos and DVDs if a signed parental consent form is on file.

Overdue Fines:
Videos/DVDs- $1.00 per day per item
All other materials- $.10 per day per item