Resource Lending Library

high quality educational materials and professional equipment

At the Caswell County Partnership for Children (CCPFC) we are happy to assist you with your educational efforts by providing numerous resources. The Resource Lending Library offers a variety of materials to support early childhood professionals and families with children's learning and development.

Membership

To become a member, individuals are required to complete an application.  Membership is available to families with children that live in Caswell County and to educators, college students and community partners working with children in Caswell County.  Membership is free.  Membership is valid for up to one year (July – June) as long as materials are returned on time and not damaged.

Resource Library Application 

Hours

The Resource Lending Library is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, when the CCPFC office is open. Other times are available by request.  If members require assistance (i.e. help selecting an  appropriate resource or assistance using equipment) they may be required to make an appointment so that  staff are available.

Procedures

Members should sign in for each visit.  Members will select the resources they plan to use in the Resource Room or the materials they plan to check out.  A maximum of (10) ten items may be checked out at one time.   Members should return materials to the check-in area and complete the material return form with the member’s name, item number(s), and date returned.

Loan Period

Materials may be checked out for a (4) four-week loan period.  Members may return materials prior to the due date and check out new items.  Renewal of items is allowed.  Renewal may be done in person, by phone, or email.  All overdue items must be returned before any new materials may be checked out.  Toys and materials should be sanitized prior to returning the item(s) to CCPFC.

Fees

CCPFC expects the materials and resources to be enjoyed by the children and adults; however, any item that is not returned in the same condition in which it was borrowed is subject to a damage fee equal to a replacement cost. Members will be assessed a damage fee for any item/container that is returned broken, with missing pieces, or in any condition that is considered beyond normal wear and tear. The fee will be determined by CCPFC.

Late fees will be charged for items not returned by the due date. A late fee of $1.00 per day, per item will be charged (excluding Saturday, Sunday and Holidays). The member who signed out the item will be responsible for the fee.

Payment of fees may be made by cash, check or money order. If payment will be made in cash, members should bring the exact amount of the fee.  Checks and money orders should be made payable to Caswell County Partnership for Children.

Failure to return materials, replace materials, or pay the appropriate fee will result in termination of Resource Lending Library privileges.