ABOUT US
WELCOME NOTE
I think you'll agree that libraries are central to a community's development and growth, not only economically, but socially and intellectually as well. We here in Seymour are proud of our Library and encourage you to use our services and facilities. Please let us know if we can be of assistance. Enjoy your visit.
LIBRARY HOURS
SUNDAY -CLOSED
MONDAY - CLOSED
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY
9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
THURSDAY
9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
FRIDAY
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Library is closed on Saturdays during July and August
THE STAFF
Head Librarian------------------------------Carol Ralston
Assistant Librarian-------------------Mary Ann Magda
Head of Circulation-------------------
Reference Librarian-------------------Charlotte Rowell
Children's Librarian-----------------------Ann Szaley
Children's Assistant----------------Lisa Omlor
Desk Assistant------------------------------Mark Kalish
LOAN PERIODS
New Books-----------------------------------------------14 day
Magazines (up to 6)-------------------------------------14 days
Audio Cassettes -------------------------------14 days
Books On Cassette ---------------------------14 days
Videocassettes (up to 3) ---------------------------------2 days
No renewals. Adult card only
Compact Discs ------------------------------14 days
Pamphlets/College Catalogs---------------------------14 days
Children's Books (up to 30)---------------------------28 days
Adult Books (up to 30) --------------------------------28 days
Language Learning Aids-------------------------------28 days
Interlibrary Loans------------------------------------28 days
Reference Books--------------------------------In house only
Computers----------------------------------------In house only
Microfilm-----------------------------------------In house only
All materials (except Videocassettes) can be renewed twice, unless the items have reserves on them. All items (except videocassettes) may be renewed over the phone.
GENERAL RULES
To obtain a Seymour card, you must present proof of residency. If under 16 years of age, application must be signed by a parent or guardian. Non-resident borrowers must show identification and a valid library card from their respective town library.
Patrons should notify the library of any change of address
Any book/non-book item in our collection may be reserved (except videos). If we do not have the item in our collection we will gladly request it for you.
All loans, except videos can be renewed by phone or in person, twice, if there are no holds on the items.
Library fines: .05/day for adult and children's books. .10/day for new books, records, CD's, magazines, books on tape and audiocassettes. $.1.00/day for videos, with a maximum $5.00 fine.
You are responsible for all items checked out on your card. Library staff may not give out any information about your borrowing record to anyone other than you. Library users' borrowing records are confidential and excluded from the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act.
Before going to another public library to borrow materials remember to check the expiration date on your hometown library card.
The organization and its slate of officers meet at the library on a regular basis to plan and organize fund-raising activities and yearly events. For more information about membership or cooperation, contact the library at 888-3903.
DONATIONS
The library will occasionally accept books and other materials as donations or gifts from the public. The library cannot, however, appraise said gifts or donations for tax purposes. Depending on the nature and condition, materials worthwhile and of informational or recreational value, will be kept for incorporation into the library's collection. Items which cannot be used will be sold or permanently withdrawn. Please call before bringing your used books to the library as our storage space is limited.
COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC USE
The Library currently offers Internet Access and word processing.
MEETING ROOMS
There are 2 meeting rooms available to civic and non-profit organizations. The large meeting room holds 90 people and the smaller meeting room holds 45. Applications are available at the library and are processed on a first come, first serve basis.
POLICY FOR UNATTENDED CHILDREN AFTER HOURS
Parents are expected to be aware of the closing times of the library, bearing in mind that these can and do change. Power failures can occur and require unexpected evacuations. Children left alone on library grounds could be vulnerable. Every effort will be made to contact parents prior to closing.
If the child is left alone at the library after closing time two staff members will remain with the child for one half hour. During this time every effort will be made to contact the parents. Parent or guardian must show identification and sign a waiver form before children will be released to them. If one half hour elapses with no success in finding someone to pick up the child, the police will be called. Library staff, under no circumstances, will offer to drive the child home. In accordance with Connecticut State Law, children under the age of 12 should have a parent or responsible family or caregiver available in the building while the child is using the library.
MUSEUM PASSES
The Seymour Public Library offers passes to the following museums:
Peabody museum (New Haven) http://www.peabody.yale.edu
Discovery Museum (Bridgeport) http://www.discoverymuseum.org
Timexpo Museum (Waterbury) http://www.timexpo.com
Barnum Museum (Bridgeport) http://www.Barnum-Museum.org
The Seymour library also has passes for Beardsley Zoo, Wadsworth Aheneum and discount coupons for the Maritime Aquarium
Mystic S
eaport (NEW) We now have a pass for free admission into the Seaport. Year round activities.The passes are checked out for three days on a valid adult card. Passes are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Passes cannot be reserved. Questions or comments please call the library at 888-3903.
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