Borrowing Information

Loan Periods

Most Books3 weeks
New Books2 weeks
Audio Books3 weeks
Music CDs3 weeks
Magazines2 weeks
DVDs1 week
Museum Passes2 days
State Park Passes1 day
All passes are for Deep River patrons only.
There is a limit of 2 new books, 5 DVDs, and 2 new DVDs per card.

Overdue Items and Fines

Overdue materials (non-video) will be charged at the rate of $0.05 per item per business day. Overdue DVDs will be charged at the rate of $1.00 per item per business day. A maximum of $5.00 per item will be charged, with a maximum of $10.00 per borrower. A $5.00 fee is assessed if the written materials associated with an audio CD are lost.

Overdue notices are sent at 3, 6, and 9 weeks. At 9 weeks, return or replacement will be requested. If there is no response by 11 weeks, the patron's privileges are revoked.

If returned materials are damaged but repairable, a fee of at least $1.00 will be charged. If returned materials are damaged beyond repair, full price will be charged.

Library Cards

A Deep River Library card is available to all Deep River residents at no charge. Photo ID with current address is required. School-aged children may obtain a card with a parent or guardian's signature. If a card is lost, a fee of $1.00 will be charged for a replacement. Any person presenting a valid out-of-town public library card shall be entitled to the same borrowing privileges as resident cardholders.

Returning Materials

Library materials can be returned in several locations:
  • At the circulation desk in the library
  • In the outside book drops
  • At any other Connecticut Public Library

Reserves

Reserved materials will be held for 4 days. If the patron does not pick up the materials in 4 days, the reserve will be deleted and the next patron on the reserve list will be contacted. There are 3 ways to reserve an item:
  • Call (860) 526-6039
  • Search the online catalog. When you find the item, select "Request Item"
  • Visit the library in person and use one of the Online Catalog Computers.
If you are unable to locate the item in our catalog, you can change your search library to "Bibliomation" to see if other libraries have the item. Items can be requested from other libraries and we will notify you when they arrive here for pick up. As always, if you need assistance just ask a Deep River Library staff member for help!

Renewals

Patrons may renew all materials, except new books, reserved items, and some interlibrary loans. There are 3 ways to renew:
  • Call (860) 526-6039
  • Log into your online account and renew.
  • Visit the library and renew in person.