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THE SUSSEX COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM

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FAQ's

Who is eligible for a Sussex County Library System card?
How do I obtain a library card?
Where can I use my library card?
Does the Sussex County Library System offer public and/or wireless Internet access?
What are the Sussex County Library System phone numbers?
What resources and services does the Sussex County Library System offer?
How do I reserve a meeting room?
   
  ABOUT THE CATALOG
Where can I find my PIN number?
Can I renew my books online?
How can I find out what books I have checked out and on hold?
How can I place a hold on a book that is checked out?
Can I use My Discoveries to keep lists of books, write reviews and add tags?

Who is eligible for a Sussex County Library System card?

For a free 3-year card valid in all libraries in the Sussex County Library System
Residents of Sussex County (except Sparta)
Sussex County property owners including summer resident property owners (except Sparta)
students attending Sussex County schools (except Sparta)

For a free 1-year card valid in all libraries in the Sussex County Library System
Non-resident individuals who work in Sussex Count
hotel/motel residents of Sussex County
summer residents who rent property in Sussex County
campground residents of Sussex County

A paid card ($25 annual fee) valid in all libraries in the Sussex County Library System
residents of other New Jersey counties or states

Open Borrowing
Patrons with a valid library card from Sparta Public Library, and all northern New Jersey patrons whose libraries participate in the Open Borrowing Prgoram may use their card to check out any circulating materials that are on the shelf of any Sussex County Library System Library.
   
How do I obtain a library card?

Print out and complete the application [word format or pdf format].  Bring the application to any Sussex County Library along with:

Adult Residents, property owners, hotel/motel residents: current i.d. with a Sussex County street address (driver's license, checkbook, mail received, tax records, utility bill with location of service, rent receipt.  P.O. boxes are not acceptable.

Children need to be 3 years old or in kindergarten.  A parent or guardian must have a Sussex County library card, or an i.d. as described under Adult Residents.

Students 13 and older may register for their own card.  A current children's or parent's Sussex County library card, school i.d., or report card is required.

Non-resident individuals:  current i.d. with name, employer and employer's address and current i.d. with home address.  P.O. boxes are not acceptable.

Summer residents who rent, campground residents: current i.d. with local address, mail received or rent receipts and current i.d. with permanent local address.

Where can I use my library card?

A Sussex County Library System card may be used at the Main Library and at any branch of the Sussex County Library System.  In addition, thanks to the Open Borrowing program, Sussex County Library System card holders may borrow materials from hundreds of libraries in northern New Jersey.  For details on the service and policies, CLICK HERE.

Does the Sussex County Library System offer public and/or wireless Internet access?

Public internet access as well as wireless access is available at every branch in the Sussex County Library System. In addition to the internet, the public computers provide word processing, spreadsheet and public presentation softwares through Microsoft Office and Open Office.

What are the Sussex County Library System phone numbers?

  • Main Library (Frankford): 973-948-3660
  • Dennis Memorial Library (Newton): 973-383-4810
  • Dorothy Henry Memorial Library (Vernon): 973-827-8095
  • Eastern District Branch (Franklin): 973-827-6555
  • E. Louise Childs Memorial Library (Hopatcong): 973-770-1000
  • Sussex-Wantage Branch Library: 973-875-3940


What resources and services does the Sussex County Library System offer?

The Sussex County Library System has resources in many formats, including books, audiobooks, music on cassette and CD, downloadable audiobooks and ebooks, as well as DVDs and videos, video games, magazines and more. Materials for both children and adults are available, and programs for adults and children are offered at all branches throughout the year, including a Summer Reading Club. Special collections include local history and genealogy, health information, and federal and state documents. For further information, contact the Main Library or any branch.

How do I reserve a meeting room?

The Main Library and three branch libraries have Meeting Rooms that may be reserved by the public for non-profit use. Click here for the reservation application.  Reservations can be requested up to 12 weeks in advance from date of application by calling the Main Library or, the Dorothy Henry Memorial Branch, the Franklin Branch, the Sussex-Wantage Branch, or the E. Louise Childs Memorial Branch.  Granting of the use of a meeting room will be based upon compliance with the Sussex County Library System Meeting Room Policy

ABOUT THE CATALOG

Where can I find my PIN number?

Your default PIN number is the last 4 digits of your home phone number.  The next time you stop by the library, you can ask the staff at the Circulation Desk to change it to any 4 digit number for more privacy.

Can I renew my books online?

Yes!  Simply follow these steps:

To renew a book or books:
a.   select My Account from the main web page 
b.   type in the COMPLETE barcode number with no spaces on the back of your library card & your PIN number (the last 4 digits of your home phone)
c.   click on Items Out
d.   click in the box next to the title(s) you want to renew and then click the Renew Selected button
e.   the new due date will appear on the list

NOTE:  A book becomes overdue based on the time of day the item was initially checked out so if you check out an item in the morning and wait til the afternoon of the due date to renew it, the book will be considered overdue.  Instead, call the library and they will renew the item for you.

How can I find out what books I have checked out and on hold?

From the Library's main webpage, select My Account.  Type in your COMPLETE bar code number  (with no spaces) that is on the back of your library card and your PIN number (default is the last 4 digits of your home phone number).   From here you may select Items Out, Hold Requests, Blocks, as well as your PatronProfile.

How can I place a hold on a book that is checked out?

Go into the Library Catalog and type in the title of the book.  Select the specific title you are interested in.  Click the Place Hold link.  Type in your COMPLETE bar code number  (with no spaces) that is on the back of your library card and your PIN number (default is the last 4 digits of your home phone number).  Click the Login button.  Verify that the library where you want to pick up the book is selected.  Then click the Place Request button. Then click on return.  You will be emailed or called when the book is ready for you to pick it up.

Can I use My Discoveries to keep lists of books, write reviews and add tags?
CLICK HERE for information on how to set up your My Discoveries account and use its added features.

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