Borrowing Guide

Library staff member behind desk handing a book to a person

Card Basics

With your New Britain Public Library Card, you can check out items from our collection and access our online resources.

Don't have a card yet? 
Get a Library Card.

Want to manage your items and information? 
Access Your Online Account.

Want to access books, videos, articles, classes and more? 
Browse the Digital Library

Not finding something you want in our catalog? 
Request a Title

Overdue Fines

As of June 1, 2021 the Main Library and Jefferson Branch are no longer charging overdue fines on any materials checked out at New Britain Public Library.

Checkout Limits

How many items can I have checked out at once?

Adult & YA Materials

 

Item TypeLimit
BooksUnlimited
DVD / Blu-RayUnlimited
Music CDsUnlimited
PeriodicalsUnlimited
AudiobooksUnlimited
Video Games2
Mobile Hotspots1

Children's Materials

 

Item TypeLimit
BooksUnlimited
DVDsUnlimited 
Music CDsUnlimited
AudiobooksUnlimited
CD Player1 per family
Wonderbooks2 per family

Automatic Renewals

The Library now offers automatic renewals on all eligible library materials checked out at New Britain Public Library and its Jefferson Branch location.

Eligible items will automatically renew four days before they are due. 

To be eligible for renewal, the item:

  • Must have been checked out at the New Britain Public Library Main Branch or Jefferson Branch.
  • Cannot be a downloaded item.
  • Must be a renewable item.

Please check your library account regularly so you are aware of what materials need to be returned. If you have any questions about materials on your library card, please call 860-225-3155 ext. 110.