Borrowing and Use
- The Library has a limited number of items in the collection and therefore if an item comes back late or is lost, the Library may not be able to honor reservations. The Library is not responsible if an item is returned late.
- Items must be checked out from and returned to the Circulation Desk. They may NOT be returned in the drop box.
- Items may be reserved up to 30 days in advance.
- Reservations should be made for the date that you will pick up the item(s) at the library. If you pick up your item(s) late, you will lose that time on your reservation. Due dates WILL NOT be extended for items that have been picked up late! If you do not pick up your item on the pick-up date, your reservation may be cancelled.
- The library reserves 24 hours to fully check in your item upon its return. Many items have several components that need to be accounted for. The item will come off your record once staff has checked the item for all components.
Loan Periods and Availability
- Outdoor Game, Binoculars: 3 days, no renewals
- 2 Outdoor Games per family/address
- 1 pair of Binoculars per family/address
- Sewing Machine, Hotspot: 14 days, no renewals
- 1 Hotspot per family/address
Hotspots
- Overdue Hotspot will be charged $10/day, and Internet service will be disabled.
- Replacement charge for lost or damaged Hotstpot is $75.
- All components (Hotspot, cord, charger, and case) must be returned for the item to be considered checked-in.
- Please return to the library fully charged.
Binoculars, Outdoor Games, Sewing Machine
- Overdue item will be charged $5/day.
- Lost or damaged item will be charged the full replacement cost.
Easily and accurately measure your blood pressure and read for irregular heartbeats.
Available at the Circulation Desk. It is recommended to call ahead to confirm availability.
When planning your next getaway, take advantage of our Booked-to-Go Kits! Each Booked-to-Go Kit contains books, maps, pamphlets and usually a DVD to help you plan your trip to a specific destination. Harborfields patrons, peruse our online list of Kits or our shelves to find the right one for you!
Each themed kit contains all the tools and materials needed to help with learning colors, letters, numbers, and shapes! Kits include age-appropriate books, DVDs, activities, and information for adults that will help children to understand basic concepts in a fun way.
May be borrowed from the Children’s Room with a Harborfields adult library card for 7 days.
Each themed box kit contains all the tools and materials needed for hands-on experimentation intended to foster creativity in crafting, coding, electronics and more.
May be borrowed from the Children’s Room with a Harborfields adult library card for 7 days.
Would your child like to learn about the wonders of growing a garden? Well now they can learn how to grow a vegetable, herb and flower with our concept kit “Ready, Set, Grow!” So get your gloves on (included!) and let’s start digging!
May be borrowed from the Children’s Room with a Harborfields adult library card for 7 days.
Are you planning a car trip or a long plane ride with your children? Our popular traveling library is available. We have backpacks filled with books, puzzles, games, and more which will certainly keep your children occupied for many hours as you travel.
Our “Kool Kits” contain activities for children, ages 4 to 12, and may be borrowed from the Children’s Room for 14 days, on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Toilet training can be a challenging process for both you and your child. The Children’s Room has toilet training kits that will help ease you and your child’s anxiety while toilet training: pirate-themed kits, and princess-themed kits. Each kit includes three books, two DVDs, a folder with a motivational chart, stickers to track your child’s progress, and informational handouts.
A potty training kit may be checked out with a Harborfields adult library card for 14 days. These kits are reserved, checked out, and returned in the Children’s Room.
Is your family expecting a new baby? Are you concerned with how your firstborn is going to interact with the new baby? Come into the Children’s Room and reserve a “Welcome New Sibling Kit.” Our sibling kits are designed to ease your child’s anxiety concerning the arrival of a new brother or sister. Included in each kit is an anatomically correct “newborn" doll (your choice: girl or boy, light or dark skin) with clothes, diapers to change, books, pamphlets, and more.