Services and Policies

Technology and Equipment

• We have 3 public access computers. 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 of the American Film Institutes top 100 movies of the century on video. We have begun to convert our collection to DVDs.
• 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 cassette and CD.
• If projected demand indicates we will order new books upon request

Services

• We offer notary services free of charge. Please call ahead.
• We offer free passes to area museums and historic sites. Please ask for a copy of our museum pass program brochure for more information.
• Join us for free coffee and donuts on Saturday morning. Coffee compliments of Vermont Coffee Company.
• We accept donations of used books, DVDs, and CDs. We do not take textbooks, Reader's Digest Condensed Books, or books in very bad 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.
• Beginning March 1, 2006 the DVD borrowing period will change to 5 days. Overdue DVDs will be accesssed 50 cents overdue fine per day. Money collected from overdue DVDs will be 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 $23.00 per year.
• You may renew books in person, by phone, or by e-mail.