Welcome to Killingly Public Library
Policies & Procedures


CIRCULATION
When are items due back and where do I return them?

Most library books and magazines are due 21 days from the date of checkout.

Exceptions
Encyclopedia 1 week
Request books/ILL books 2-3 weeks
Videos and DVDs 7 days

Returns

Materials can be returned either at the circulation desk or in the book and video drops.


Book & Video Drops

Materials must be returned no later than 9:00 a.m. the day after the due date to avoid fines.

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FINES AND FEES
Library card replacement $2.00
Regular items $.15/day
Encyclopedia/request books/ILL books $.50/day
Museum/Zoo Passes $3.00/day
Videos/DVDs $1.00/day

*Maximum fine on each overdue item
not to exceed cost of the item.

*Items that are damaged but still usable will be
charged a fee for repair and/or cleaning.

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OVERDUE NOTIFICATION AND BILLING SCHEDULE

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VIDEO BORROWING


Returning Videos

We prefer that videotapes and DVDs be returned to Killingly Public Library.


Fines and Fees


Please Note: Killingly Public Library is in no way responsible for patron's personal video equipment.

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BOOK RENEWAL POLICY

In order to renew by telephone, we need the following information:

Please note that we may not be able to renew books on hold for other patrons, or books loaned by other libraries.

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NEED A LIBRARY CARD?

If you are a Killingly resident (includes Attawaugan, Ballouville,
Danielson, Dayville, Rogers, East and South Killingly) you will need to show:

First Time Borrowers:

ADULT Patron, Killingly Resident

Must be 18 years or older.
We require a photo ID and confirmation of your current Killingly address.

Photo ID may include a driver's license, a CT State ID or a picture ID from school or work verfying identity. We also ask for a driver's license number or ID number in order to be able to identify patrons over the phone.

Proof of Residence may include a driver's license, rent receipt, checks imprinted with name & address, or an item that has recently been mailed through the United States Postal Service. The patron's middle name or initial must be included on mailed items.

For a person listing a P.O. Box, we also need a street address & apartment number, etc.for our records.

HANDICAPPED Patron, Killingly Resident

If a person is unable to sign their own name or otherwise fill out the required registration form, this may be done by a person designated as having financial responsibility for the person requesting a library card. The person filling out and signing the form is accepting financial responsibility. Also required, if applicable, is the legally responsible agency name and address. All circulation guidelines, including fines & fees will apply.

YOUNG ADULT Patron, Killingly Resident

Persons age 16 but under age 18 will be issued a YA Library Card account, which will allow borrowing of videos & DVD's, but will still require parental permission for use of the unfiltered internet. Proof of age will be required.

JUVENILE Patrons, Killingly Resident

Any child (up to age 15) who can print his or her first & last name, or who is in the first grade, is eligible for a library card. A PARENT or GUARDIAN must come in with the child to sign the application form giving the child PERMISSION TO BORROW materials from the library, and ACCEPTING FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY for any damage or loss, and for any fines and/or fees incurred by the child.

LIBRARY CARD Renewals, Killingly Resident

Our library cards are generally issued for three (3) years, and renewals are free (replacement cards cost $2). If the person still resides in Killingly a photo ID may be required for renewal. For juvenile renewals a new form needs to be filled out ONLY if custodial care of the minor changes. Address and phone changes may be made at any time.

If you do not reside in Killingly and are 16 or older, you must provide:
Photo I.D.
Proof of PERMANENT address
CURRENT HOME-TOWN LIBRARY CARD

Children under the age of 16 who do not reside in Killingly must have:
CURRENT HOME-TOWN LIBRARY CARD
Approval of a parent, who MUST BE PRESENT to register the child's card.

Out-of-state patrons are charged a yearly fee.

NO CARDS WILL BE MADE 1/2 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING
at staff's discretion

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NOTICE TO ALL OUT OF TOWN LIBRARY USERS!
The State Library has been instituting a new program; all library users must have a card and barcode from their hometown library.

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