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Benton Harbor Public Library
213 East Wall Street
Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022-4499

http://www.bentonharborlibrary.com

Adult Department: staff@bentonharborlibrary.com
Director: fkirby@bentonharborlibrary.com
Junior Dept.: junior@bentonharborlibrary.com
Reference: staff@bentonharborlibrary.com
Technology: tech@bentonharborlibrary.com
Teen Dept.: tigerkat@bentonharborlibrary.com
Webmaster: alan.smithee@bentonharborlibrary.com
Video Dept.: videovixen@bentonharborlibrary.com

Adult Department: (269) 926-6139
Children's Department: (269) 926-7720

Fax Number: (269) 926-1674

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Library Policy

Getting A BHPL Library Card

The BHPL service area encompasses the City of Benton Harbor and Benton Charter Township. Residents of the service area are eligible for a free BHPL Library Card. Cards cannot be issued to those who reside at motels, hotels, shelters, or correctional facilities.

To apply for a card, patrons must provide a Picture ID and a proof of current address. Patrons who are under 18 years of age must bring a parent to sign for their card.

Accepted picture IDs are:

  1. A current school-issued student picture ID.
  2. A current state-issued driver's licence or identification card.
  3. A current military identification card.

Accepted proofs of address are:

  1. A rent/mortgage/loan reciept issued in the past month.
  2. A piece of mail addressed to you and postmarked within the past week.
  3. A bill you've recieved in the past month.

Standard BHPL Library Cards are issued for three (3) years. Property owners and part-time residents are eligible for a one-year Property Owner Card. Pay Cards are available to anyone living outside the BHPL Service Area. Pay Cards are $10.00 for a six-month card and $20.00 for a one-year card.

Checking Out

Patrons may check out no more than ten (10) items at any time:

Adult Department Magazines, Newspapers, and Reference Materials are not checked out.

Check-Out Duration/Permitted Renewals/Fees
Pay VHS/DVD Items: 2 Days: No Renewals: $1.00 per item
Free VHS/DVD Items: 7 Days: 1 Renewal: Free
New Books: 7 Days: 1 Renewal: Free
Audiobooks/Audio CD's: 14 Days: 2 Renewal: Free
Books: 14 Days: 2 Renewal: Free

Fines/Fees

Overdue fines are 5¢ per item, per day

Cardholder is responsible for ALL ITEMS checked out on his/her card. Damaged, lost, or stolen items must be paid for or replaced.

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Updated: 05/08/2008