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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.
Kindle User Agreement and
Circulation policies
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.
Guernsey Library BookLovers' Club is the primary
adult reading group
of the library. The club meets monthly in the Library Meeting Rooom.
All are welcome to participate. Reading selections for 2011-2012 are:
Dec - Jan
The Paris Wife
by Paula McLain
Jan - Feb - The Immortal Life of Henrietta
Lacks by Rebecca Skloot.
Feb-Mar - The Friday Night Knitting Club
by Kate Jacobs
Mar - Apr - Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter
by Tom Franklin
Apr - May - State of Wonder by Ann
Patchett
Contact,
Cathy
Robinson, the Adult BookLovers' Club Coordinator for more information.
If you would like to start/lead a new reading club with the library, contact
the Library Director at 334-4034.
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: 6 adult and 1 juvenile.
We also provide 1 reference research computer and 1 games computer. The library provides wireless internet access (wi-fi)
for laptop users.
All patrons must have their library card in hand in order to access the
internet computers.
There is a 1 hour daily time limit. Patrons with fines may be blocked
until fines are addressed. Printing charge is $.20 per page.
There is a laptop available for short term circulation. Ask at the
Circulation Desk. The library also offers webcam service for
military families wanting to "skype" their enlisted relative.
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