Checkout Policies

Loan Periods, Fines, and Renewals
Item Loan Period Fines Renewable? Holdable?
books 21 days none once yes
new books 14 days none no yes
audiobooks* 21 days none once yes
new audiobooks* 14 days none no yes
movie dvds* 7 days none no yes***
television dvds* 14 days none no yes***
blu-ray movies* 7 days none no yes***
blu-ray television* 14 days none no yes***
magazines 14 days none no yes
museum passes ($10.00 cash deposit)* 3 days none no no
juvenile holiday books 14 days none no yes
juvenile new books 21 days none once yes
juvenile dvds/blu-rays 7 days none no yes***
ya books 21 days none once yes
ya new books 14 days none no yes
ya dvds 7 days none no yes***

*must be returned to Derby Neck and no loans are allowed if combined fines for all libraries exceeds $10.00

***hold must be picked up at Derby Neck

PLEASE NOTE: books can be returned to any public library within Connecticut. Patrons may only have a maximum of 5 Derby Neck-owned DVDs and Blurays at any given time.

Although we do not charge late fees, a replacement fee will be assessed for lost or damaged items.