The Benton Harbor Public Library is not responsible for any unattended children left in Children's Department.
Junior Department
Families, please help us keep the library experience pleasant for everyone by following our department rules:
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No food or drink allowed in department; only in designated places.
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Please keep an eye on your children while here and help them clean up their mess before leaving.
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Please help us maintain a peaceful atmosphere for all of our patrons. Please inform your children to use a quiet voice and not to run while inside.
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Watch over your children as they look through books; books that are damaged on library property will still be charged.
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When done using a book, please place the book in the green baskets provided at the end of specific book shelves.
Teens, please help us keep the library experience pleasant for everyone by following our library rules:
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No food or drink allowed in department; only in designated places.
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No Soliciting.
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Sign up for a computer at the front desk.
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Hang jackets and coats on the back of your chair; do not leave them on tables or floor.
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No running or swearing.
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Seating is reserved for patrons actively using the Teen Department resources.
When visiting the library, we ask that you respect our Policies and Guidelines, and follow Covid-19 etiquette as demonstrated by:
eBooks and various other eContent are available through Hoopla.
Books and general items - 14 days
Audio Books - 14 days
DVD/BluRay- 14 days
Rental DVD/BluRay - 7 days
Lending Periods
Junior Department Item Checkout Privileges
Located on 2nd Floor
(press "3" on elevator)
Item borrowing limits
Adult Card:
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30 items total
Specific item limits
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up to 30 Books
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up to 5 Free DVD/BluRay
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up to 5 Audio books
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up to 2 Rental DVD/BluRay
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up to 2 Circulating magazines
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up to 1 Technology
Educator Card:
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50 items total
Specific item limits
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up to 50 Books
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up to 5 Free DVD/BluRay
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up to 5 Audio books
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up to 2 Rental DVD/BluRay
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up to 2 Circulating magazines
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up to 1 Technology
Teen Card:
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10 items total
Specific item limits
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up to 10 Books
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up to 3 Free DVD/BluRay
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up to 3 Audio book
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up to 1 Rental DVD/BluRay
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up to 1 Circulating magazine
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No Technology
Child Card:
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6 items in total
Specific item limits
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up to 6 Books
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up to 1 Free DVD/BluRay
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Up to 1 audio book
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up to 1 Rental DVD/BluRay
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No Circulating magazines
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No Technology
New Book Titles
To see all titles new to the library, please visit our online catalogue.
Titles in this display rotate monthly
