Borrowing Materials
Loan Period
Books and movies have a loan period of 21 days. Activity Backpacks can be checked out for 14 days. Attraction passes must be returned after 7 days. The loan period for digital collections and non-standard formats (devices, equipment, etc.) varies. The total item checkout limit is 20.
Renewals
Items, except for attraction passes, can be renewed for an additional 21 days, New books can be renewed once, unless another patron has requested it. Renew items by logging into your online library account. Items can also be renewed in person, by email, or by phone.
Returning Your Items
Return your items to the collection bin at the end of the circulation desk. If the the library is closed, items can be returned by placing them in the book drop bin outside the library entrance.
Overdue items
Borrowers will be notified of overdue items by email or phone. The Groton Free Public Library does not impose late fees. Patrons may choose to contribute a donation instead of paying a late fee.
Never Returned and Damaged Items
Current replacement value will be requested for any lost or damaged materials ($5.00 minimum).
Blocked or Suspended Cards
Groton Free Public Library cardholders who have more than three items that have not been returned by their due date will have their borrowing privileges blocked until the overdue items are returned or reduced below three.