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BOARD OF TRUSTEES | NEW BOOKS AT GUERNSEY | LOCAL HISTORY | REFERENCE DESK

Reference Desk Hours

  • Mon: 12-7 pm
  • Tues: 1-7 pm
  • Wed: 1-7 pm
  • Thurs: 3-7 pm
  • Fri: 2-6 pm

Local History Room Hours

  • Mon & Wed: 1-8:30 pm
  • Tues, Thurs, Fri: 1-5 pm
  • Sat: 9-1 pm
  • Sun: 1-4 pm

Library Board Meeting
2nd Thursday of each month
7pm
607-334-4034

Chenango County Area
Agency on the Aging-Tax Help

Call for an appointment
607-337-1770

Fine Arts Guild
Call to Join!
Cris Bates
607-334-4196

Literacy Volunteers
Or contact LVA
(607) 334-7114
Policies & Services

Loan Periods & Renewals:

Books- 3 weeks, 1 renewal
Audios(books/music cassettes)- 3 weeks, 1 renewal
Compact discs, music/books-3 weeks, 1 renewal
Videos/DVD's- 1 week, no renewal
Periodicals-1 week, 1 renewal
Puppets-1 week, no renewal
Framed Art- 4 weeks, no renewal

Library Card Applications:    Juvenile           Adult


Fees & Fines:

Copier services-$.15 per page

Videos/DVD's-$1.00 per day
Interlibrary Loan-$.50 per day
All other library material-$.10 per day overdue

Lost/Damaged material - Patrons will be billed  for the costs of lost materials plus a processing fee. There may be a charge for damaged items depending on the severity of

the damage.  If the item cannot be repaired, then a replacement fee will be assessed.

Donations- Guernsey Library accepts book donations.  Complete the Book Donation Form and submit at the Circulation Desk.


Interlibrary Loan:

You may obtain materials from other libraries that are not owned at the Norwich library.

Any registered borrower in good standing may use interlibrary loan. Direct, online request

is available using the Four County library System. Forms are available at the desk for out-of-system requests.


Story Hours:
Stories along with interactive songs, crafts and games to re-enforce reading and love of books!

Winter Storytime Session: January 6 - March 13
Spring Storytime Session: April 7 - June 12
Summer Storytime Session: July 6 - August 14
Fall Storytime Session: September 22 - December 4
(No storytime during the week of Thanksgiving)

Preschool Storytime: Tues at 10 a.m.
Babies and Toddlers: Tues and Fri at 10:30 a.m.


Computers:

The computerized card catalog (OPAC) is a service of the Four County Library Systems.  Guernsey has 5 OPAC stations throughout the library.

Internet usage:

Guernsey Library Internet Policy statement

The library has several Internet computers:  5 adult and 1 juvenile.

The library provides wireless internet access (wi-fi) for laptop users.

Printing charge is $.20 per page.

Other available computers include a games computer, a word processing computer

and a reference research computer.
Sign up is required on all computers and there is a 30 minute time limit.
Note: Computer disks may only be used in the Word Processing Computer


Meeting Room:
The Meeting Room is available during library hours of operation.  Persons interested in using the room should review our policies then submit a completed application along with payment to the library.  Please read and print the Meeting Room Application and the Meeting Area Policy.
Programs:
The Library plans many programs throughout the year. It is our goal to reach all
populations within the community and to be responsive to the needs of the community. 
For those persons offering programs for the library a W-9 form may be required.  Please
print and submit the completed form to the Library's Account Clerk for processing.
Outreach Services:
Daycare visits-Free delivery of materials is made to local day care centers.
Onsite Collections-A rotating collection of books are delivered to local nursing homes
and senior housing.
Guernsey Memorial Library
Picture of Guernsey Memorial Library
  3 Court St.
Norwich, New York 13815
(607) 334-4034

FAX:607-336-3901


 
Library Hours
Monday-Thursday.....9:00-8:30
Friday..............9:00-6:00
Saturday............9:00-4:00
Sunday(Sept.-May)...1:00-4:00
Closed Holidays

The library is closed on Sundays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend


Mission Statement:

Guernsey Memorial Library serves as a focal point for community services and will provide high interest materials meeting patrons' current recreational, educational, and vocational needs, utilizing available current technology, with special emphasis on stimulating patrons' interest and appreciation for reading, literacy, and lifelong learning.



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