Seymour Public Library

ABOUT Us

46 Church Street Seymour, CT 06483
203-888-3903/FAX# 888-4099
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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

MONDAY through WEDNESDAY

9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

THURSDAY and  FRIDAY

9:30 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--------------------Diane Sosnovich

Head of Circulation--------------------Mary Ann Magda

Reference Librarian-------------------Charlotte Rowell

Children's Librarian-----------------------Ann Mirisola

Desk Assistant------------------------------MarkKalish

Desk Assistant----------------------------Robert Keane

LOAN PERIODS

            New Books-----------------------------------------------10 day

            Magazines (up to 6)-------------------------------------10 days

            Audio Cassettes (up to 3)-------------------------------10 days

            Books On Cassette (up to 3)---------------------------10 days

            Videocassettes (up to 3) ---------------------------------2 days

                                                    No renewals. Adult card only

            Compact Discs (up to 3) ------------------------------10 days

            Pamphlets/College Catalogs---------------------------10 days

            Children's Books (up to 30)---------------------------21 days

            Adult Books (up to 30) --------------------------------21 days

            Language Learning Aids-------------------------------21 days

            Interlibrarary Loans------------------------------------21 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.

Holds may be placed on any item that the library owns but which is not currently on the shelves.  Holds may be placed either in person or over the phone. There is no limit to the amount of holds that may be placed at one time

GENERAL RULES

  1. 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.

  2. Patrons should notify the library of any change of address

  3. If a library card is lost, a fee of $1.00 will cover the cost of replacement.

  4. 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 an Interlibrary Loan.

  5. All loans, except videos can be renewed by phone or in person, twice, if there are no holds on the items.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

 

 

Friends of the Seymour Public Library

The friends are a growing, non-profit volunteer organization which believe in the importance of books and libraries for people of all ages. Over the years, and through this group's efforts, the library has been able to obtain much-needed materials, furniture and equipment that would otherwise be impossible to obtain.

Friends Officers are: Diana Koskelowski - President - Irene Jecusco - Vice President - Diane Sosnovich - Treasurer and Betsy Primavera - Secretary.

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.  Please see staff for current policies and registration assistance.  There is a .10 fee per printed page.

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. 

 

 

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