Friends of the Library Membership
Answer
Members of the community are cordially invited to join the Friends of E. H. Butler Library. Your Friends card will allow you to borrow books, videos, and other circulating materials.
Conditions
- A valid New York State photo ID (or proof of local residency, such as a voter registration card, current utility bill, recently postmarked mail, etc) is required to obtain a Butler Library Card.
- Up to 10 items may be checked out at a time as long as your account is in good standing with no fines or overdue materials.
- No one else may use your Butler Library Card.
- Community borrowers may not use Butler’s Interlibrary Loan system. If you need materials that Butler Library does not own, we recommend that you ask your public library to help you obtain them.
Cost
- $25 annual fee
What can I borrow?
| Item Type | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books - General Collection | 28 days | 2 |
| DVD & CD | 7 or 14 days | Varies |
| Equipment Loan | N/A | N/A |
| In-Library Use Laptops | N/A | N/A |
| Interlibrary Loan | N/A | N/A |
Overdue Fines
Borrowing privileges will be suspended if you have:
- Any overdue materials
- Any unpaid fines or fees
If a book or media item is lost, or damaged beyond repair according to library standards, the borrower will be charged as follows:
- Replacement cost of $70.00. This amount may be more if an item is of greater value.
- Processing fee of $20.00.
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books | $0.50 per day to a maximum of $15.00 |
| Media | $0.50 per day to a maximum of $15.00 |
| Recalled Items | $2.00 per day |
How do I join?
Please stop by the Circulation Desk at Butler Library for a membership application form during regular library hours or print out an application and mail it with a check to the library.
