Services
Please be aware that most in-library services are temporarily unavailable.
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Services Available Daily
Public Computers - unavailable
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1 hour limit
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Adults and Teens: Please be prepared to show ID
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Adults aged 18 and over are to use 1st Floor computers
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Teens and children through age 17 are to use 2nd floor computers
Wireless Internet - see COVID Services
Copier - see COVID Services
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B&W only, $.10 per page
Computer print outs - see COVID Services
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B&W only, $.10 per page
FAX - see COVID Services
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Self service, directions provided
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Use a credit or debit card.
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International rates vary.
Please note: The Library does not receive incoming FAX on behalf of the patrons.
Notary - unavailable
$1.00 per notary signature (please call first to verify notary is available)
Microfilm Reader and printer - unavailable
Library Card Responsibilities
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You are responsible for all materials checked out on your library card. The person signing for a minor is financially responsible for all fines and fees.
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Materials are to be returned by the stated due date.
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There are NO OVERDUE FINES. Materials must still be renewed and returned on time.
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You are barred from borrowing when you have overdue or unreturned items.
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After 4 months, materials that have not been returned are assumed lost, and the price of the materials are charged to your account.
COVID Services
Wireless Internet
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Accessible from outside. Please use social distancing when around other individuals.
Copier
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Please contact the library before brining materials to be copied, B&W only
Computer print outs
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Please fill out this form for further instructions.
FAX
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Please fill out this form for further instructions.
Please note: The Library does not receive incoming FAX on behalf of the patrons.
Other Services - unavailable
Library Cards: issued all day, but cannot be issued 15 minutes prior to closing.
Tax Prep: Yearly service offered during tax season. This is a first come, first served service. TAX PREP IS DONE BY NON-LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS.
Children's Play Area: Located in the children's department, parents can supervise their children as they play with various toys and activities, using library voices and etiquette.
Auditorium Meeting Space: For an hourly fee, you can rent out our Auditorium meeting space.*
Material Checkout: Patrons with a Benton Harbor Library card can checkout a wide variety of materials and items from both the Children's and Adult Departments. If you do not have a library card, there are still books that can be borrowed. Just ask a librarian for "N/C books"!
*Please note that while we are a Public space, programs must be moderate.
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