The Brookfield Library
Borrower's Guide

    
           
JOINING THE LIBRARY
Any Brookfield resident may get a library card. Library Cards are free and will be issued on the day of application.

For an Adult Card:
Brookfield residents age 14 and over are issued adult cards. You will be asked to complete an application card and verify your current address with one of the following:
• A current Connecticut driver's license;
• A document showing a current Brookfield address (rental lease, property deed, phone or utility bill, property tax receipt, postmarked mail, etc.);
• A checkbook with preprinted address;
• A student ID card or parent's proof of residency.

For a Child's Card:
A child under age 14 may have his/her own library card. The child's parent or guardian will be asked to complete and sign the application card for the child, assuming
financial responsibility for any fines or lost charges. If the parent or guardian does not have a current Brookfield library card, proof of residency will be required (see above).

There is a $1.00 charge for the replacement of a lost library card.

CARD EXPIRATION
Library cards expire every three years. Please report any change of address, email or telephone number as soon as possible.		   BORROWING
You need to show your library card to charge out materials. You can use your card at any Public Library in the State of Connecticut.

Borrowing is STOPPED when accumulated charges on your card amount to $20.00 and over.

RETURNING
Library materials may be returned at any
time. To avoid fines, return all material on
time. When the library is closed, you may
return your books through the overnight
return book drops.

You may also return your Brookfield items
to any Public Library in Connecticut and
may also return other Connecticut Public
Libraries’ materials to Brookfield.

LOAN PERIODS
Most Books - 3 weeks
New Adult Books -2 weeks
Magazines - 2 weeks
Books on Tape & CD - 2 weeks
Compact Discs - 2 weeks
Read-Alongs - 2 weeks
Informational Videos - 2 weeks
Adult & Children's DVDs less than 6 months old - 2 days
DVDs over 6 months old - 7 days (no renewals)
All Videos - 7 days (no renewals)
Museum Passes - 2 days
       
  INTERLIBRARY LOANS
If we do not own a particular book you need, we will try to borrow it for you from another library. Fill out an Interlibrary Loan Form or ask for assistance at the Information Desk. You may also call the Information Desk at(203) 775-6241, extension 103.

PUBLIC COMPUTERS
- Eight Internet Terminals with Word
Processing and Microsoft Office
- Four Catalog Terminals (convertible to
Internet)
- Two Children's Workstations, both with
Internet access
Word processing documents or materials
printed from computers linked to the
Internet cost $.15 per page printed.

COPIES
The Library has a copier for public use. It
makes 8 ½" x 11" and 8 ½" x 14" copies andcan be adjusted to enlarge or reduce. Photocopies are $.15 each.
     

LIMITS
There are no limits to the number of items a person may borrow, except for new DVDs (owned less than 6 months), where the limit is 3 per family, DVDs owned more than 6 months, where the limit is 10 per borrower's card, and children’s holiday books, where the limit is 3 per family.

RENEWALS
Library materials may be renewed twice, in person, by telephone, or online through the Library’s website.
When renewing by telephone please:
· Have your library card available;
· Call during the Library’s business hours;
· Do not leave a telephone message, renewals left on voicemail will not be processed.

Reasons why your renewal may not be
successful:
1. Another patron has a hold on the item.
2. Item is so severely overdue that is it
considered “lost.’
3. Fines or lost item fees on your card exceed $20.00.
4. The item has been borrowed for you from another library through Inter-Library Loan.
Most items may be renewed twice if not
overdue or on hold.

FINES AND FEES
To avoid late charges, please renew or return materials promptly. Fines stop accumulating once the materials are returned. The library has outside book drops for your convenience.

All items except videos/DVDs and
Museum Passes - 10¢ per day ($5.00
maximum per item)
Adult and Children's Videos/DVDs and
Museum Passes - $2.00 per day ($10.00 maximum per item)

Fines are not charged for any day the library is closed.
If your card is carrying accumulated fines or lost charges of $20.00 or more, you will not be able to use it until fines are paid. If your library card is lost, a replacement card will be issued for a fee of $1.00.

  
       
           
 
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