Using the Library:
Obtaining a Library Card:
You may come to the library and fill out a form or fill out a form online.
Your first card is free; replacements are $1.00 each.
Adults – Adults must present a form of I.D. as proof that he/she lives or pays property taxes in the State of Rhode Island.
Minors – Age 13+ may apply for a card with parent/guardian signature preferred, but not required. We will accept a school I.D. card for those 13 & up.
For more information on proper I.D. and important information please visit the Ocean State Libraries Library Card & Borrowing Policy webpage
Bristol Checkout Policies:
You must present your library card to check out materials.
Books/Audiobooks
Limit: Unlimited
Borrowing Period: Three weeks
Renewal Allowed: Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Late fees: NONE
DVDs
Limit: Unlimited (limit three for new items)
Borrowing Period: One to three weeks, depending on a single disc or boxed set. Please query circulation staff upon checkout.
Renewal Allowed: Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold or the item is new
Late fees: NONE
Music CDs
Limit: Unlimited
Borrowing Period: Three weeks
Renewal Allowed: Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Late fees: NONE
Magazines
Limit: Unlimited. Brand new issues do not circulate until the subsequent issue has arrived at the library.
Borrowing Period: One week
Renewal Allowed: Yes, 2 times unless there is a hold
Late fees: NONE
Museum Passes
Limit: One per family, per checkout, per card
Borrowing Period: Three days
Renewal Allowed: No
Late fees: NONE
Fines:
Rogers Free Library is a fine-free library. Materials returned to Rogers Free Library do not incur fines unless the item is lost or damaged.
Computer Use:
Cardholders must use their library cards to access computers.