Library card applicants may be asked to present a photo ID or proof of address. If you already have a current library card from a qualifying public library in C/W MARS you may use your existing card to borrow materials at the Hatfield Public Library as long as your card is in good standing. 

The borrower assumes full responsibility for any items borrowed on his/her library card. This responsibility extends to paying replacement costs for items lost or damaged. Each patron should use their own library card when checking out materials, although children may borrow items on a parent’s card. Special circumstances should be brought to the attention of the Library Director for review.

Borrowing records of individual patrons are confidential. Patrons may be blocked from checking out items when they:

• Owe more than $10.00 in fines.
• Have billed material.
• Have 50 or more items currently checked out.

The Hatfield Public Library does not charge fines for late items.  Items requested through interlibrary-loan may incur fines according to the owning library’s policies. In the case of lost or damaged materials, borrowers are responsible for replacement fee as determined by the Library Director or the default sum in the item record. Replacement of an item with a new copy is acceptable, upon agreement with the Library Director.

Updated by the Board of Trustees, 1/4/2024