Cardholders may borrow Library materials with the following conditions:
- Patron must present a valid library card, non-expired state driver’s license or identification card with their Barrington address.
- Items are returned in a timely fashion in good/acceptable condition.
- Fees do not exceed $2.00 per household.
| Item | Circulation Period | Max. Check Out # | Max. Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 3 weeks | 20 per card | 2x |
| Magazines | 1 week | 10 per card | 1x |
| Puppets | 3 weeks | 5 per household | 2x |
| Audiobooks & Music CDs | 3 weeks | 10 per household | 2x |
| DVD Movies | 1 week | 10 per household (Up to 2 new) | 1x |
| DVD TV Shows | 2 weeks | 10 per household (Up to 2 new) | 1x |
| Equipment | 1-2 weeks | 1 per card | 0x |
| Activity Kits | 3 weeks | 2 per household | 1x |
| Inter Library Loans | Varies by Library | 10 per household | Varies by Library |
| Video Games | 3 weeks | 2 per card (4 per household) | 1x |
| Video Game Consoles | 3 weeks | 1 per household | 0x |
Item Limits
Check out limits may be adjusted at the discretion of the Director. Limits may be increased for valid reasons such as family emergencies, homeschooling needs, etc. Item limits may also be decreased due to damage of items or abuse of library card privileges. The maximum number of items allowed for check out per card is 20. See table above for full list of material check out limits.
Our system will now auto-renew items that are eligible for renewal up to the maximum allowable time. The maximum allowable time is dependent on the table above after the original checkout. Items which have a reserve are not eligible for auto-renewal. An email/text message will be sent with your due date.
Renewal Requests
Maximum renewals are dependent on the table above after the original checkout. Renewals are also dependent on patron past usage and if there are other patrons waiting for this item. Exceptions may be made at the discretion of Library staff. After specified maximum renewals have been reached, patrons will be required to bring the material(s) into the Library. If there are no other patrons waiting for the item, the Patron may check it in and recheck it out with the exception of new materials.
Renewals can be done:
- Online via the Library Catalog. Sign in using your library card number as your username and your last name (all lowercase) as the password. Your library card number can be found on the back of your library card. Go to the ‘Items Out’ tab and select the items you would like to renew. This may be done for any items that are not yet marked as overdue. If you need assistance please call, and the staff will help you through the process.
- By phone during open hours. New due dates will be relayed to the patron and a receipt will be emailed to the patron if possible.
- In person at the Circulation desk. New due dates will be relayed to the patron and a receipt will be emailed or printed per the patron’s preference
Reserving Items
Items that are currently not on the shelf that a patron would like to check out can be reserved:
- Sign in using your library card number as the user name and your last name (all lowercase) as the password. Your library card number can be found on the back of your library card.
- By calling the Library at 603-664-9715 and reserving the requested title with one of our staff members.
Library staff can tell you what number your place is on the wait list to give you an idea of how long you may have to wait.
When the reserved item(s) arrive, staff will place it on the reserve shelf and the patron will be notified via the patron’s preferred contact method. Reserves are held for two business days. After the allotted time the items will be returned to circulation status or placed on the reserve shelf for the next waiting patron. If you are unable to pickup the reserved item in the allotted time you may request to be added to the bottom of the reserve list again.
