Services and Policies

Technology and Equipment

• Beginning Monday, January 30, 2012 we will have a college intern in the library 10:00Am to 4:00PM to help with any computer issues you have.
• We have Ipads and Netbooks to lend for 3 hour periods.
• We have Flip video cameras which go out for one week
• We have high powered binoculars and a tripod for moon viewing
• We have 2 public access computers connected to a printer. It is ten cents a page to print.
• We offer free Internet training, by appointment.
• We have free Wi-Fi access 24/7.

Collection

• We have many classic and current movies on DVD
• We have an eclectic collection of music on CD
• We will borrow books from other libraries within Vermont free of charge
• We have large print books and audio books on CD.
• If projected demand indicates we will order new books upon request

Services

• We offer free passes to area museums, state parks, and historic sites. Please ask for a copy of our museum pass program brochure for more information.
• Join us for free coffee and tea on Saturday morning. Coffee compliments of Vermont Coffee Company.
• We accept donations of excellent used books, DVDs, and CDs. We do not take textbooks, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, or books in poor shape.

Lending Policy

• Loans are for two weeks; renewals are not allowed if someone is waiting for the book
• We do not charge overdue fines. We have a donation jar on the desk.
• Our DVD borrowing period is 5 days. After five days 50 cents per day will be charged. Money collected from overdue DVDs is used to purchase new DVDs.
• Staff members are not responsible for what individual patrons, children in particular, borrow.
• People who do not pay taxes in the town of Bristol are charged out of town fees based on resident tax support. Fees are currently $30.00 per year.
• You may renew books in person, by phone, or by e-mail.