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Frequently Asked Questions:
Materials You can borrow
You can borrow...
For a family activity, don't forget about museum passes as well.
- Print books and magazines
- eBooks, audiobooks, and articles via NHDB/OverDrive
- Material available on Inter Library Loan services
- Books on CD
- DVDs
For a family activity, don't forget about museum passes as well.
Borrowers' responsibilities
Library materials are the property of everyone in the community.
- Please have your library card with you when borrowing library materials.
- The person whose name is on the card is responsible for all materials borrowed with the card.
- Returning all materials on time and in good condition is expected, and is a courtesy to others.
- Borrowers are responsible for paying any lost or damage charges.
- Cardholders are responsible for giving the Library prompt notice of any change in address.
- Please report a lost or stolen card immediately. Lost cards can be replaced for a small fee.
- The library has the right to restrict user privileges of anyone who misuses library materials or violates borrowing policies.
Borrowing Policy
Books and Magazines
- Limit: No limit
- Loan Period: 3 weeks
- Renewals: You can renew 2 times, if no one else is waiting for the item
- Returns: Please return items either at the Circulation Desk or in the book drop
- Limit: 5 DVDs
- Loan Period: ONE week only
- Renewals: May be renewed 2 times if no one else is waiting for the item
- Returns may be returned in Media Drop Box outside
- Limit: 5 Books on CD
- Loan Period: 3 weeks
- Renewals: May renew 2 times, if no one else is waiting for the item
- Returns: May be returned in the outside Book Drop.
- Please read the full policy here.
- Available for 1 week checkouts, must be a current Library Card Holder. Will require a signature and valid license to checkout.
- Entire kit goes home. Must be returned in-person to the Circulation Desk.
- Loan Period: 3 weeks
- Limit: 2 Launchpads
- Renewals: May renew once if no one else is waiting for the item
- Returns: May be returned in-person or in the AV Drop Box outside.
- Loan Period: 3 weeks
- Limit: No limit
- Renewals: May be renewed up to 2 times if no one else is waiting for the item
- Returns: All games and pieces should be returned inside at the Circulation Desk. Some STEAM Kits are projects/materials which are not required to be returned. Please read instructions for each individual kit.
Renewing items
How to Renew
Renewal Rules
- In person at the library
- By telephone at 603-563-8658
- Online via the library catalog/your account
Renewal Rules
- All material can be renewed 2 times unless someone is waiting for the material.
- Overdue items may be renewed
- At the library, by telephone, or online.
- Please keep in mind, after an item is overdue for 30 days it is considered “Lost”. Lost items do incur a fee of $50 per item. Please renew or return the item whenever possible. Speak with the library about replacing a lost item and/or paying for such an incidence. Thank you.
- Items cannot be renewed online if fines exceed $50.00
returning items
- Library materials may be returned to the library even when it is closed
- For your convenience, the library has provided two book return boxes
- One for books
- One for audiovisual materials (DVDs and Books on CD)
- Book returns are located at the front entrance of the Library.
- Please do not return audiovisual materials in the return for books, as this causes damage to the AV cases. Thank you!
Lost & Damaged Items
Borrowers are responsible for paying for materials lost or damaged. The borrower will be assessed the price of material permanently lost or destroyed plus a processing fee. The default amount is $50.00, but please speak with the Librarian about for alternate solutions.
Fines & fees
We only charge fees for Lost Items and/or damaged items. Once you login to your account, you will see that services have been suspended due to a unresolved fine. If you access “My Account”, there will be a short explanation and a request to contact the library and discuss. Please do so as soon as possible. You will be unable to reserve items, check-out, or utilize our online e-resources until the issue is resolved. Thank you.
How to pay
How to pay
- In person at the library with cash or check.
- By mail with check
- Checks should be payable to Dublin Public Library
- Mail to:
Dublin Public Library
PO Box 442
Dublin, NH 03444
- 1 year $25.00
- Seasonal (4 months) $10.00
- $1.00 each
Placing a hold
What is a Hold: Placing a hold will reserve items for you to pick up when they are available.
How to place a hold online:
How to place a hold online:
- To place a hold you must have a valid Dublin Public Library card.
- Log in to your Library Account using your library card number and password. You must be logged-in in order to request items.
- Conduct a search in the Library Catalog.
- Click on, or open the details of the item you are considering. Here you will find all the information regarding author, location within the library, summary, and whether the item is “In” or “Out”.
- To request that the item be put on hold (Reserved), click on the “Reserve this item” button. The system will immediately ask you to confirm how you’d like to receive notification when the item is ready for pickup. Chose the proper preference from the drop-down and click “Place Reserve”.
- Once completed, a small blurb will appear next to the item, verifying your place in line and how you will be contacted. Staff will then retrieve the item (if on shelf). If the item is “out”, once it is checked-in/returned, it will go to the next person on the wait list.
- The library will notify you by email or by phone when a requested item is ready for pickup. The item is placed on the reserve shelf under your last name. The reserve shelf is located behind circulation and require a staff member to retrieve and check-out.
- Items are held for 5 business days before the hold is automatically cancelled and the item is moved to the next person or returned to the shelves.
Cancel a Hold/Reserve status
Checking the Status, Cancelling, or Suspending a Hold:
Log in to your library account first! Click on the button “My Account”. The first tab displays your library card and contact information. Click on the “Reserves/Requests” tab to display your current requests. Each item will have a Status of Not Ready or Ready, a date requested, your place in line, and how many copies you’ve requested. There is a button to “Cancel” the material. Below your list of requests, there are instructions to defer or suspend a hold if you are going out of town or unavailable for certain period of time. Click on the “defer” word which is highlighted blue and you will be able to input the dates you will be unavailable.
Restrictions: Holds may not be placed on Reference Books and many items in Special Collections and Local History.
Log in to your library account first! Click on the button “My Account”. The first tab displays your library card and contact information. Click on the “Reserves/Requests” tab to display your current requests. Each item will have a Status of Not Ready or Ready, a date requested, your place in line, and how many copies you’ve requested. There is a button to “Cancel” the material. Below your list of requests, there are instructions to defer or suspend a hold if you are going out of town or unavailable for certain period of time. Click on the “defer” word which is highlighted blue and you will be able to input the dates you will be unavailable.
Restrictions: Holds may not be placed on Reference Books and many items in Special Collections and Local History.
CURBSIDE QUESTIONS
- We continue to offer curbside pickup!!
- You will also be able to return materials
- Donations are welcome as well
- Items will continue to be quarantined
- Please note all open hours are still available for curbside
- Place your reserves either online, give us a call, or email us and we will pack everything up for you and place it on the lobby bench at the Main Entrance.
-Please utilize the booking website to ensure to ensure your items are ready at the designated time: www.picktime.com/dublinpubliclibrary
-Please wear a mask whenever possible when coming into contact with the library. Thank you in advance.
Current Hours
MONDAY: 10 AM – 5 PM
TUESDAY: 3 PM - 7 PM
WEDNESDAY: 9 AM - 5 PM
THURSDAY: 3 PM - 7 PM
SATURDAY: 9 AM - 1 PM
VISIT THE CURBSIDE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
MONDAY: 10 AM – 5 PM
TUESDAY: 3 PM - 7 PM
WEDNESDAY: 9 AM - 5 PM
THURSDAY: 3 PM - 7 PM
SATURDAY: 9 AM - 1 PM
VISIT THE CURBSIDE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION
WE ARE OPEN BUT STILL HAVE CURBSIDE AVAILABLE!
WE'RE OPEN AGAIN!!!! COME ON IN!!!!
CURBSIDE STILL OFFERED!
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT BELOW:
- Advance appointments are REQUESTED. We can guarantee your visit if you have an appointment. If you do not have an appointment, we will do our best to accommodate your visit. We must comply with capacity limitations. Those who do not have prior-scheduled appointments can be asked to leave if their visit interferes with patrons who have reserved time slots. Thank you!
- A MASK or face covering is required. If you do not have one, we have disposable masks for you to take and use. If you have a medical condition or other situation which prevents you from wearing a mask, you will be asked to utilize curbside services and refrain from entering the building. Children under 3 do not need to wear a mask. THIS IS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS PLEASE
- Social distancing will be strictly enforced
- Please use hand sanitizer provided upon entering the building as well as leaving the building
- Browsing appointments are for up to 30 minutes. Computer reservations are up to 1 hour. Please adhere to allow for proper cleaning before another appointment
- Incoming material will continue to be quarantined for 3-4 days. This includes ILL and donations. Please have patience if something is still marked as "out" or "overdue" on your account
- All staff are required to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Please respect this as well
- Extra cleaning regimens are in place. Staff will wipe down hard surfaces after every appointment. Restrooms will be available upon request. Chairs and other porous surfaces will be sprayed regularly with disinfectant. Please advise, and use furniture/material at your own risk
- Re-shelving carts will be available for any items you've picked up but decided to NOT check-out. We ask you do not put away material yourself as an extra precaution
- THERE WILL BE NO MEETING SPACES AVAILABLE. The main building will offer seating and tables as usual, but we ask you respect the time limitations so other community members can utilize the library. The Multi-purpose room will remain closed to outside groups.
You can now signup for a library card online!
Online cards are considered Temporary Cards, and will expire automatically within two months.
To renew your account and receive your PERMANENT PHYSICAL library card, you will need to visit the library.
We are able to verify your account if you provide proof of ID.
Temporary cards offer all the services and benefits of a permanent card. Temporary accounts cannot be renewed.
Online cards are considered Temporary Cards, and will expire automatically within two months.
To renew your account and receive your PERMANENT PHYSICAL library card, you will need to visit the library.
We are able to verify your account if you provide proof of ID.
Temporary cards offer all the services and benefits of a permanent card. Temporary accounts cannot be renewed.
How Do I Sign-Up Online??
Fill in your information. You must be a Dublin Resident in order to be approved for a temporary card.
**PLEASE NOTE** Some browsers are setup for 'auto-fill', where your information automatically inserts into the signup sheet. Please ignore the auto-fill responses, there is often an error message when used.
Click Submit
Check Your Email!
Once you've submitted your online account application, your will receive a confirmation email within a day. This email will have your temporary library card number. Please use this number to place holds/reserves and also to use our e-resources.
You are all set to Check Out Books!
Once you've submitted your online account application, your will receive a confirmation email within a day. This email will have your temporary library card number. Please use this number to place holds/reserves and also to use our e-resources.
You are all set to Check Out Books!
To Log Into Your Account:
Click the Catalog Page, or visit dublin.biblionix.com/catalog
Type in your Card Number and your Password:
Click the Catalog Page, or visit dublin.biblionix.com/catalog
Type in your Card Number and your Password:
Click on My Account. This page will show you items out, reserves, problem fines, and other profile information:
