Belleville Public Library's Circulation FAQ's 

Who can check out items from the library? 

Anyone may borrow from the library freely and without charge. Charges made by other libraries for interlibrary loans will be passed on to the user.

Do you deliver books? 

A Belleville resident, who is homebound, temporarily or permanently, may have books delivered to his/her home. Library staff members or volunteers will check out, deliver, and pick up books.

How long can I keep items I check out?

New fiction books, DVDs and magazines will be checked out for one week. All other materials are checked out for three weeks.

Can I rent Audiovisual Equipment?

Yes, if you are 14 years old or older and have a valid library account. 
Rental fees are:

$3.00 per day: Overhead projector, DVD Player, Video Player, Video Camera.

$10.00 per day: LCD projector.

No charge: Electronic Keyboard, Audio Cassette Player, Magnifiers, Slide Projector, Portable Screens (large, medium or small).

What if I'm late returning my items?

Fines for all library materials are five cents per day, after a grace period of three days. Fines do not accrue on Sunday and holidays.  The maximum total fine on any one item is $3.00.

Fines for Interlibrary loan items borrowed from another library will be $1.00/day after a three-day grace period. There is no maximum fine limit.

What if I lose something I've checked out?

All library patrons are responsible for the materials they have in their possession. Patrons will be charged for negligent damage. If the item(s) is lost or damaged beyond repair the charge will be the retail cost for a new replacement.  If it's repairable, a $3.00 damage fee will be assessed.


Please call, email, or stop by the library if you have other questions or concerns.  We want to work with you to resolve any problem that might occur.