- When are items due back and where do I return them?
- Fines and Fees
- Overdue Notification and Billing Schedule
- Video Borrowing Policies
- Book Renewal Policy
- Library Cards
- Internet Usage Policy
- Unattended Children Policy
Effective October 1, 2005
All patrons must have a valid library card to use library services.
Personal ID can NO LONGER be used for any library service, a library card is REQUIRED.
Replacement cards $2.00
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 | 3 or 7 days | |
Materials can be returned either at the circulation desk or in the book and 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 |
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|---|---|
| Regular items | $.15/day |
| Encyclopedia/request books/ILL books | $.50/day |
| Videos and Museum/Zoo Passes | $3.00/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.
*ALL FINES AND FEES ARE SET BY THE KILLINGLY TOWN COUNCIL
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- Our computer system generates notices when general library materials are 14 days overdue. We will attempt to remind patrons by telephone that materials need to be returned.
- When general library materials are 23 days overdue, a bill is generated. These bills are processed and mailed to the patron. A $1.00 processing fee per item is in addition to overdue fines.
- The above schedule is shorter for 2, 7, and 14 day circulation items and inter-library loan materials.
- Note: General library materials include books, magazines, kits, audio books, music tapes and CDs which are checked out fot the normal 21-day circulation period.
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- Video products can be loaned only to the person to whom the library patron card has been issued.
- Borrowers must be 16 years of age or older. Proof of age may be required. Permission notes are not acceptable.
- 5 video products per household/family may be borrowed at a time.
- Most video products are loaned for 3 days. There are also some 7-day videos. 3-day videos borrowed on a Friday will be due on the following Monday.
- No reserves.
- In case of viewing problems with any video tape or DVD, please stop tape immediately (don't rewind!) and notify the library personnel upon return.
- Library users must pay for all lost or damaged video products. Please do not attempt to repair faulty or damaged tapes.
- We cannot interlibrary loan videos.
- Videos may be renewed for only 1 additional circulation period, and must be renewed BEFORE overdue.
Returning Videos
Videotapes must be returned to Killingly Public Library ONLY!
Fines and Fees
- There is a $3.00 per day fine for overdue videotapes.
- A bill is generated the second day a videotape is overdue. The library charges a $1.00 billing fee per item.
- After 7 days, a collector may be sent. An additional $10.00 would be charged for collection.
Please Note: Killingly Public Library is in no way responsible for patron's VCR equipment.
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- Renewals can be made in person or by telephone. 2 renewals allowed, with some exceptions.
In order to renew by telephone, we need the following information:
- Patron barcode from your library card or your name.
- Books with reserves for other patrons
- Interlibrary loan books.
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If you are a Killingly resident (includes Attawaugan, Ballouville,
Danielson, Dayville, Rogers, East and South Killingly) you will need to show:
- Photo I.D.
- Proof of current permanent address.
First Time Borrowers:
ADULT Patron, Killingly Resident
Must be 18 years or older. We require a photo ID that gives your current Killingly address. For a person listing a Post Office Box, we also need a street address & apartment number, etc, for our records. An ID may include a drivers license, a CT State ID or a picture ID from work verifying 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.
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.
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If you are an Out of Town resident you will need to show:
Photo I.D.
Proof of permanent address
CURRENT HOME-TOWN LIBRARY CARD
NO CARDS WILL BE MADE 1/2 HOUR BEFORE CLOSING
at staff's discretion
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All patrons who currently have a red Bibliomation card with a barcode
number beginning with 24007 must register at their hometown library
as soon as possible! The Killingly Public Library staff will transfer your library records to your new hometown barcode. New borrowers must have a card and barcode from their hometown library.
ALL Bibliomation cards are now phased out and no longer valid.