Loan Guidelines

Ask our friendly staff at the checkout desk if you need assistance!

Library cards

Brighton District Library is a member of The Library Network. You may use your card at most of the 85 member libraries

Who is eligible for a library card:

• Persons who live in the district served by the Brighton District Library
• Persons who work in the district served by the Library
• Person who live in another library service area that participates in reciprocal borrowing

To apply for a library card

• Apply in person at the circulation desk
• Present official identification (driver's license, tax receipt, etc.)
• Juveniles under 16 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has proper identification
• Replacement fee for a lost card is $1.00

Late Fees:

• 10 cents per day for all adult materials.
• 5 cents per day for all children's materials. Children's media kits and new materials have 10 cents per day fines.

There are no fines charged for holidays.

Renewals:

All Brighton District Library items may be renewed a maximum of two times. Telephone renewal is available during the Library's hours of operation. Renewals may also be made from the Online Library Catalog by accessing your account. No renewals are allowed on items that are on reserve for another patron. For BDL Circulation policy, click here.