Your library offers books, audio books, magazines, DVD's and BluRay, music CDs, Playaway and Launchpads, as well as non-traditional things like tools, sports equipment, musical instruments, telescope, board games, and more, all part of our Library of Things!
You can place holds easily. Click here.
Borrow up to 35 items at a time, including 5 DVDs, 1 Playaway, and/or 1 Launchpad.
Most items may be renewed up to 5 times, unless another patron has placed a hold request on the item. Some items, such LONT items, may be renewed only once. To renew items, log in to your account in our catalog, call the Circulation Desk at 802.863.3403, or stop by the Library.
Loan Periods
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Material Type |
Loan Period |
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Books, Books on CD/MP3, Music CDs, Playaways* |
3 weeks |
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DVDs*, Magazines, Launchpads*, Tools, Tennis Rackets, LOT Items |
1 week |
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Interlibrary Loan Item |
See item for due date |
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Digital Resources* |
See individual resources: E-books, Downloadable Audiobooks, Streaming Video |
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Museum Passes Note: Account must be clear of fines to check out. |
Vary by pass and availability. See Museum Passes |
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Laptop and WiFi Hotspot Kit (launching April 15, 2021) |
1 week; may renew once if no holds have been placed on kit |
*DVDs, Launchpads, Playaways have Hold Limits (see below).
Late Fines & Fees
To promote greater equity, the Fletcher Free Library has eliminated most overdue fines. Library users are still responsible for fees associated with the replacement of lost or damaged books and other materials checked out. Under this new policy, it is important to understand the difference between overdue fines and billed-item fees. Overdue fines are the daily charges applied to items not returned by their specified due date. Billed-item fees represent the charges applied for lost, damaged, or unreturned materials and are still in effect. Library users are encouraged to be good neighbors and return materials in a timely fashion so others may enjoy these resources.
Museum Passes & Select LONT items $3.00 late fine per day
Telescope and Laptop and WiFi Hotspot Kits $5.00 late fine per day
Lost/Damaged Items or Items not returned after 45 days late incur the Replacement cost of the item plus a $5 processing fee.
*Some items (such as Books on CD, Launchpads, Museum Passes & Playaways, and some LONT items) have high replacement costs. Please contact the front desk for this information at 802.863.3403.
Payments may be made with cash, check, or credit card at our front desk. Credit transactions have a $3.00 additional flat fee.
Place a Hold
- Place a hold on an item online by using the catalog or at the front desk.
- If an item is currently available, you will be notified within 24 hours that it is ready for pick-up. If the item is currently checked out, you will be notified when it is ready for pickup.
- Items are held for six days at the front desk.
- Request materials which we do not have in our collection, either at our front desk or online.
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Hold limits:
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Holds on DVDs are limited to five per library card.
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Holds on Playaways and Launchpads are each limited to two per library card.
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Returning Items
We offer many easy ways to return your materials:
- Return items to the front desk during library hours.
- Return via the drop box outside the library, 24/7.
- Return via the drop box at the Robert Miller Community Center at 130 Gosse Court in the New North End, 24/7. TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
Questions?
Contact us or call 802.863.3403 for information.