Circulation Policies:
Individuals must provide a photo ID and proof of a West Virginia address. Those under the age of eighteen (18) are required to have a parent or guardian register as the party responsible for all loans. Your first library card is free.
Material | Loan Period | Renewals | Limits |
Books | 14 days | Two renewals, unless item has a hold | Up to 35 |
Audiobooks | 14 days | Two renewals, unless item has a hold | Up to 35 |
New DVDs/Blu-Rays | 7 days | None | Up to 10 (Counts toward 35 item limit) |
Older DVDs/Blu-Rays | 14 days | Two renewals, unless item has a hold | Up to 10 (Counts toward 35 item limit) |
Music CDs | 14 days | Two renewals, unless item has a hold | Up to 35 |
Video Games | 14 days | None | Up to 3 (Counts toward 35 item limit) |
Puzzles | 14 days | Two renewals, unless item has a hold | One per family |
Board Games | 14 days | None | One per family |
STEM Kits | 14 days | None | One per family |
Hobby Kits | 14 days | None | One per famliy |
Please have your library card ready at the circulation desk. Patrons are responsible for the replacement of lost or damaged items.
*After obtaining a library card, new patrons may check out up to five (5) total items, only one (1) of which may be a DVD or Video Game.
The library has limited storage space and therefore limits its donation intake to two small bags or boxes per person at a time. We typically accept fiction, children's books, cooking and craft books, audiobooks, puzzles, and DVDs. The library never accepts textbooks, dictionaries, or encyclopedias. We only accept donations during our open business hours. Please do not put them in the book return or leave them outside.
Computer Use and Printing:
Computers with internet access are available for personal use only for one hour of use per day. Printing is available for only $0.10 for black and white and $0.50 for color pages. You may also bring your own computer or other device and access the library's Wi-Fi. City of Bridgeport provides firewalls prevent access to unsuitable websites.
Fax Charges:
Faxes may be sent or received for $1.00 per page. Coversheets are available free of charge. The library's fax number is 304-842-9387.