Bergenfield Public Library

50 W. Clinton Ave., Bergenfield, NJ 07621

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Borrowing From the Library

Your Library Card is your passport to more than 5 million items from BCCLS libraries. This includes bestsellers, fiction, non-fiction, graphic novels, magazines, audiobooks, Music CDs, DVDs, video games and more. Choose from over 130,000 items in the Bergenfield collection, and/or you can request any item in the system to be shipped to Bergenfield for you.

Effective February 14, 2020, BCCLS will automatically renew eligible items checked out to library cardholders.

How do Automatic Renewals Work?

  • Eligible items will renew automatically 3 days before their due date for the full loan period.
  • You will receive a notification via email or text if an eligible item has been renewed.
  • Notification is only via email or text, so be sure we have your current information in our system.
  • You can still renew eligible items at any time through your account at bccls.org or at any BCCLS library.

An item is NOT eligible for Auto-Renew if:

  • The item has reached its renewal limit.
  • The item is on hold for another patron.
  • Your card has expired.
  • You owe $10 or more in fines.
  • You have 10 or more items overdue.

You now have the ability to store your library card barcode onto an app like KeyRing or CardStar to use at the Check Out Desk in place of your physical card. You can go to the App Store (for iPhones) or Google Play (for Android devices) and download an app like KeyRing or CardStar to save your Bergenfield Public Library barcode on your mobile device. 

A valid library card is required to borrow all materials from the Bergenfield Library, whether presented in its physical format or as a digital representation on a smart device. Cards are free to Bergenfield residents with proper identification (current driver’s license with a Bergenfield address or 2 forms of secondary ID, phone/electric bill, lease, etc.) and may be used at all BCCLS libraries. Replacement cards are $5 (senior citizens: $1). You are responsible for items checked out on your card. Learn more or submit an online application for a Bergenfield Public Library Card.

You now have the ability to store your library card barcode on an app like KeyRing or CardStar to use at the Check Out Desk in place of your physical card. Go to the App Store (for iPhones) or Google Play (for Android devices) and download the app which will allow you to save your library card barcode to your mobile device.

  • 7 DAYS for New CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays, Games, Magazines
  • 14 DAYS for New Books
  • 14 DAYS for New Audiobooks/Playaways, Kits
  • 14 DAYS for All other CDs, DVDs, Blu Rays, Games, Magazines
  • 14 DAYS for All Preloaded Devices
  • 28 DAYS for All Other Books
  • 28 DAYS for All Other Audiobooks/Playaways, Kits

There is no charge for new/high demand DVDs. Reserves: All items except periodicals and new/high demand DVDs may be reserved. Library materials (excluding new/high demand DVDs) may be renewed unless on reserve for other patrons.

When picking up requested items from any BCCLS library, you will need to 1) Present your library card and 2) Make sure you present the same library card that was used to request your items. Staff will not be able to charge out your item to a different card. Items that are sent from other BCCLS Libraries are held for four days; if you do not pick up the item within four days, it is sent back to the sending library.

For your convenience, the Book Return Drop and Audio Visual Drop are open 24/7 for returning items. However, there is a fine for returning audio visual materials in the Book Return Drop ($2 per DVD and 50 cents per CD).

Material Type Loan Period Overdue charge
(per day)		 Replacement Cost
Audiobook 28 days $.25 $65
Blu-Ray 14 days $1.00 $25
Board Books 28 days $0.25 $10
DVD 14 days $1.00 $25
Early Reader 28 days $.25 $20
Equipment 7 days $3.00 purchase price
Games 14 days $1.00 $50
Graphic Novel 14 days $.25 $25
Hardcover 28 days $.25 $30
Juvenile Hardcover 28 days $.25 $20
Juvenile Paperback 28 days $.25 $7
Large Print 28 days $.25 $35
Music 14 days $.25 $20
Paperback 28 days $.25 $10
Periodical 14 days $.25 $5
Picture Book 28 days $.25 $20
Playaway 28 days $.25 $50
Read-a-long 28 days $.25 $20
Reference do not circ $60
Trade Paperback 28 days $.25 $20

Overdue fines are per day and max out at $10 per item.

BCCLS Libraries link materials using a default unit price for consistency and uniformity. However if an item’s actual price is more than $5 above or below default, Libraries may change the unit price to reflect the actual list price of the item.

Missing or broken

cd case $2
dvd case $4
bar code $1
pocket $1
multiple disc cases purchase price
games sleeves $1

AV materials returned in book drop

cd $.50
dvd $2
blu-ray $2

Items not returned are in violation of Borough Ordinance #1059, and legal proceedings may be instituted. Restitution is required for all damage to, and loss of, library materials. Lost and Paid: Refunds will be made within 30 days of payment for the lost item less the $10 overdue fine.

Print the Itemized List of Fines & Fees.

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Bergenfield Public Library

50 West Clinton Avenue
Bergenfield, New Jersey 07621
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201-387-4040

Library Hours for In-Person & Curbside*

Monday

10:00am - 9:00pm

Tuesday

10:00am - 9:00pm

Wednesday

10:00am - 9:00pm

Thursday

10:00am - 9:00pm

Friday

10:00am - 5:00pm

Saturday

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Sunday

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* Summer Hours: closed on Saturdays & Sundays

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