Get a Library Card
A library card is the best investment you can make in yourself and your family; it opens the door to education, enlightenment and entertainment.
Bogota Public Library cards are free for residents of Bogota, NJ who can show proof of identity and residency. An updated, valid state ID that shows a Bogota address counts for both. New residents may show an official document with name and Bogota address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or lease, as proof of residency.
BPL Loan Periods
You can check out 50 items per library card. DVDs are limited to 5 per card,
and only 2 of those may be high demand titles.
3
DAYS
New DVDs/Blu-Rays
7
DAYS
New TV series
Video Games
14
DAYS
New Books
New Audiobooks
Magazines (no renewals)
DVDs/Blu-Rays
28
DAYS
Books
Audiobooks
Other Things to Know
BCCLS LIBRARIES
Your card works at all 77 BCCLS libraries in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties.
Individual libraries’ policies regarding loan periods and fines vary.
MORE ABOUT BCCLSITEM REQUESTS
Request up to 10 items at once in person, by phone at 201-488-7185, by email or online.
Available items take 2-7 business days to arrive, depending on demand.
RENEWALS
You can renew your items in person, by phone at 201-488-7185 or online.
You will need to have your library card handy.