Policies and Services

Library Cards
A library card is free of charge to any East Rutherford resident. To obtain a card, you must apply in peron and show ID and proof of residency. A valid NJ driver's license, lease or rental agreement showing your name and your East Rutherford address is idea for the residency requirement. If that is not possible, we also accept two (2) current utility bills and/or a bank statement. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who can present the above information.

Cards are valid for three (3) years and can be used in any of the BCCLS affliated libraries. New "Keychain" cards are also available for your convenience. After the three years, your cards can be renewed at no added cost, however, there is a charge of $3.00 to replace lost cards.

Courtesy Cards may also be issues for those who live outside the area but work in East Rutherford. Talk to a staff member for details.

We're Wired
Search the databases, take advantage of our many research engines and/or place a request by logging on to http://www.bccls.org.

Register your PIN (Personal Identification Number) with us and you can also check your record, keep track of due dates, and renew material from the comfort of your own home.

Videos/DVDs
Memorial Library has a growing collection of DVDs. Patrons with a valid adult library card can borrow up to four DVDs at no charge.

Lending Periods
Children can borrow up to six items at one time, a combination of books, music CDs, audio/read-along books, etc. Although we may occassionally override the limit at a parent's request, we've found this to be a large enough number for children to be responsbile for at one time. Most children's, teen's and adult non-fiction books and older fiction books can be borrowed for 28 days. New fiction in our library and most other BCCLS libraries are held to a two-week loan. If there is no one waiting on the Reserve List, the items can be renewed. East Rutherford also lends audio books, language tapes and music CDs (up to 4) for 14 days. Late fees are 10 s/day/item, unless otherwise noted.

The library also belongs to the Bergen/Passaic Video Circuit, which allows us to bring our patrons a larger selection of DVDs. Each month we receive a new batch of approximately 120 titles. Because we only have each batch for a limited time, the Circuit DVDs are restricted to East Rutherford patrons and must be returned to Memorial Library. There is a $2.00 overdue fine per DVD per day when returned late. And please do not return audio/visual material in the bookdrop - they don't bounce well.

Some of the BCCLS libraries allow children to take out age-appropriate videos on a juvenile card. Just ask, and we'll be happy to help you find one nearby.