{"id":202,"date":"2019-02-11T22:38:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-11T22:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=202"},"modified":"2026-05-08T16:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T20:37:40","slug":"policies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/?page_id=202","title":{"rendered":"Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"some-page-wrapper-Full\">\n<div class=\"row1\">\n<div class=\"column1A-thirdLevel\">\n<div class=\"first-column-thirdLevel\"><!-- this is where you put the big blue-gray box main heading --><br \/>\n<span class=\"boxHeader\">Harwinton Public Library Policies<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-clipboard headerIcon\"><\/i><i class=\"fa fa-check headerIcon\"><\/i><!-- this is where you put a little callout or announcement text you want to highlight --><\/p>\n<div id=\"areaCallout\">(Clicking a policy below will move you to the appropriate section.)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- this is where you put the big photo --><\/p>\n<div class=\"column2A-thirdLevel\">\n<div class=\"second-column-thirdLevel\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-2515\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/New_Conference_Room.jpg\" alt=\"library exterior front\" width=\"810\" height=\"608\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row2\">\n<div class=\"column1B-Full\">\n<p><!-- this is where you put the bulk of the page content --><\/p>\n<div class=\"third-column-Full\">\n<h4>Our Policies<br \/>\n\u25cb \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- here is the start of the promo boxes area --><\/p>\n<div class=\"rowCalloutBox\">\n<div class=\"columnCalloutBox\">\n<div class=\"white-column-plain\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#circulation\">Circulation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#computerUse\">Computer Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#internetUse\">Internet Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wirelessUse\">Wireless Internet Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#activityRoom\">Activity Room Use<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Collection-Development-and-Maintenance-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Collection Development &#038; Maintenance<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Program-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Display-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Display Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Material-Review-and-Reconsideration-Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" \"noopener\">Material Review &#038; Reconsideration Policy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Request-for-Reconsideration.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request for Reconsideration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"columnCalloutBox\">\n<div class=\"image-column-plain\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2320\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Puzzle_Table.jpg\" alt=\"searching library catalog\" width=\"810\" height=\"543\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- end of promo boxes area --><\/p>\n<p><a name=\"circulation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Circulation<\/h5>\n<p>Collections &amp; Loan Periods<\/p>\n<div id=\"policiesContainer\">\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">Books<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">2 weeks<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">Audiobooks<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">2 weeks<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">Magazines<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">2 weeks<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">WiFi Hotspots<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">2 weeks<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">Toys\/Games<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">2 weeks<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">DVDs<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">1 week<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">Museum Passes<\/p>\n<p class=\"policiesColumn\">2 days<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Books, audiobooks, magazines and games may be renewed twice for a total loan period of 6 weeks.<br \/>\nDVDs, HotSpots and Museum Passes may not be renewed.<br \/>\nThere are no late fees.<br \/>\nDVDs, Museum Passes and HotSpots must be borrowed by adult patrons age 18 or older.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"computerUse\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Computer Use<\/h5>\n<p>Children\u2019s Computers<\/p>\n<p>Computers in the Children\u2019s Area of the library are preloaded with educational software geared toward younger (2-8) and older (6-12) children. These computers are not connected to the Internet. Children can play individually or together. Occasionally, if a wait develops, we may ask you to limit your session to 30 minutes.<br \/>\nTo avoid disrupting other patrons with computer audio, please use the headphones provided. Disposable headphone covers are available at the front desk.<\/p>\n<p>Patron Computers<\/p>\n<p>Patron computers offer Internet Access and basic Office functions such as Word, Excel and Power Point.<br \/>\nA Harwinton Library card is not required in order to use our computers.<br \/>\nA 30 minute time limit may be enforced if a wait develops; please plan accordingly.<br \/>\nPatrons may not alter computer settings or configurations.<br \/>\nPatrons may not save items to computer hard drives, but may use our computers to download to their own storage device.<br \/>\nTo avoid disturbing other patrons, please use headphones when listening to computer audio. Patrons may bring their own headphones or borrow a set at the front desk. Disposable headphone covers are available.<br \/>\nChildren under 18 must have a permission form signed by a parent or guardian.<br \/>\nChildren under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"internetUse\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Internet Use<\/h5>\n<p>First time users are asked to familiarize themselves with the terms of our Internet Acceptable Use Policy, available at the front desk.<br \/>\nThe library does not monitor or control the content of material available through the Internet.<br \/>\nPatrons use their credit cards on the Internet at their own risk.<br \/>\nPlease remember to log out of email, banking or any application requiring a login at the end of your session!<br \/>\nInappropriate use or abuse of the Internet will result in loss of Internet privileges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a name=\"wirelessUse\"><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Wireless Internet Use<\/h5>\n<p>The library offers free wireless Internet access throughout our building and outdoor spaces.<br \/>\nBy accessing our WiFi, the patron agrees to abide by the Library\u2019s Computer\/Internet Acceptable Use Policy.<br \/>\nLibrary staff cannot configure or troubleshoot your device.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Computer_Internet_Use_Policy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Computer\/Internet Acceptable Use Policy<\/a>.<a name=\"videoRental\"><\/a><a name=\"activityRoom\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Activity Room Use<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Library is a non-profit, tax exempt organization. Reservations for use of the activity room can be made by non-profit, local organizations only. The activity room seats 49 and no program may disrupt the use of the library by others. Reservations can be made no more than 90 days in advance. Notice to cancel must be given to the Library 24 hours in advance. Persons attending the meetings are subject to all library rules and regulations. The Activity Room must be left in a clean and orderly condition. Users must pay the cost for repair of any damages to the facilities.<\/p>\n<p>View and download the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Activity-Room-Agreement-2018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Activity Room Agreement<\/a> form. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>*Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis.\u00a0 You may check the availability of the Activity Room on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harwintonlibrary.org\/resources\/facilities-calendar\/\">Facilities Calendar<\/a> or call us at 860-485-9113.*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--Don't need to put any content here. 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