The Library stewards a collection that includes over 70,000 items, the vast majority of which are available for circulation. This includes a permanent collection of over 4,000 DVDs, all available free of charge. For those with visual impairments, we have a collection of large print books, audiobooks on CD, and downloadable eBooks with customizable fonts and audio options.
If an item in the permanent collection is not on the shelf, you may request a hold at the circulation desk and we will contact you when the item is available. You may also place holds online through the library’s catalog.
If the Library does not have a particular book or other item you want, you can request that we borrow it from another library in New Jersey through InterLibrary Loan (ILL). This service may take as few as 5-7 days, or as long as several weeks, depending upon the location and processing systems of the lending library. The fee for this service is $1 for a book and $2 for a DVD. If you order an item through ILL and no longer want it when it arrives at the library, you will still be charged for the service. Renewals will depend on the lending library. If you wish to renew an ILL, please make that request one week prior to the due date, as it takes several days to hear from the lending library. To use the ILL service, you must be a member of the library for at least one week and your card must be in good standing.
You may renew items at the Library, by phone or email, or by accessing your account online. Most items can be renewed twice unless that item is on hold for another patron, or if the item is a Summer Reading title. Museum passes are due four days from the date of checkout, and cannot be renewed.
Adults may borrow a total of 15 items, of which no more than five may be DVDs or CDs. Children may borrow up to eight items; they are limited to books and CDs. For both adults and children, there is a limit of five books per subject, author, series, or graphic novels, and a limit of 5 magazines. Depending on school assignments, we occasionally need to place circulation limits on certain types of items in the Youth Services Department.
- Starting December 2024: Most items including books, CDs, and DVDs will no longer accrue extended use fees. See the charts below for details.
- Any lost or damaged item will be charged at full price, plus a $3 processing fee.
- Anyone incurring fees over $10 may not borrow items from the library.
- Once items are 7 days overdue, a patron account will be placed on hold until all overdue items are returned or paid for (if lost or damaged).
A Note on Notices: It is the responsibility of each borrower to know when their materials are due. Library pre-due notices are sent via email if a patron has an email on-file. Borrowers may also opt-in for text alerts by managing their accounts online.
It is the borrower’s responsibility to keep the Library informed of changes in telephone number, e-mail address, and mailing address.
Starting January 1st, 2017, we will require each patron to present his or her library card or valid photo I.D. with current address when checking-out items, renewing materials, making account inquiries, or making hold requests.
