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
DVDs/Blu-Rays
Video Games
14
DAYS
New Books
New Audiobooks
Magazines (no renewals)
28
DAYS
Books
Audiobooks
Other Things to Know
BCCLS LIBRARIES
Your card works at all 76 BCCLS libraries in Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Passaic Counties.
Individual libraries’ policies regarding loan periods and fines vary.
LIBRARY LISTITEM REQUESTS
Request up to 10 items at once in person, by phone at 201-488-7185, by email or online.
Available items take 5-7 business days to arrive.
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.
FINES
DVDs and video games are $1 per day per item.
Everything else is $0.10 per day per item.
Replacement fees vary.
READ BCCLS POLICIESLibrary Policies
Library policies exist to ensure a safe, welcoming atmosphere for all.
All policies are approved by the Board of Trustees.
This is the code that we expect all members to adhere to so that we may serve the community without disruption. Unattended children must be able to follow these rules.
We are not staffed nor qualified to be a daycare center. Please read this policy if your children regularly visit the library without supervision.
This is the process by which we purchase materials for library use.
The library accepts new material donations on a limited basis. Prior to sending unsolicited donations, contact the library director.
This policy specifies what is and isn’t ok on the library’s computers.
The library runs its own events and sponsors other events run by outside individuals and/or groups. Here is how we decide.