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Loan Periods

See the loan chart below for loan periods and renewals. You will be sent overdue reminders by mail or by email if we have your email account on file.  After receiving three overdue notices you will be charged for the replacement cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee.  You will be charged $0.50 per overdue notice mailed to you as well. To avoid this fee, please give us your email address.  You will be charged for lost Library items or items returned damaged beyond repair. Replacement costs depend on the item. 
Adult Items
Loan Period
Renewals
New Books​​
14 Days
No Renewals
Non-New Books​
28 Days
2 Renewals
High-Demand DVDs/Blu-Rays
7 Days
No Renewals
DVDs/Blu-Rays
14 Days
2 Renewals
CDs
14 Days
2 Renewals
Magazines (current issue does not circulate)
7 Days
1 Renewal
​WiFi Hotspots
14 Days
No Renewals
Kindles
14 Days
No Renewals
Library of Things
​

7 Days
​
No Renewals
​
Children's/YA Items
Loan Period
Renewal
New Books
14 Days
2 Renewals
Non-New Books
28 Days
2 Renewals
DVDs
14 Days
2 Renewals
Children's CDs
28 Days
2 Renewals
Audiobooks (and MP3s)
28 Days
2 Renewals
Playaways (Launchpads and Views)
7 Days
No Renewals
Kindles
14 Days
1 Renewal
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Glen Ridge Public Library
240 Ridgewood Avenue
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
Phone: 973-748-5482
Email: [email protected]

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Site last updated January 20, 2026


​LIBRARY HOURS
Monday 9 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday CLOSED
  • BORROW
    • Search the Catalog
    • Fine Free FAQ
    • Library Cards & Borrowing >
      • Get a Library Card
      • Requesting, renewing & returning
      • Loan Periods
      • BCCLS & ReBL Libraries
      • Au Pair and Nannies
      • Confidentiality of Patron Records
    • What's New to Borrow? >
      • Books
      • Films & TV
      • Music
    • Digital Collections >
      • Audiobooks
      • eBooks
      • Magazines
      • Movies
    • Library of Things
    • Museum Pass Program
    • Wifi Hotspots
    • Book Guides
  • SERVICES
    • Computers & Printing >
      • Computer Access
      • Print, Copy, Fax & Scan
      • Remote Printing
    • Learn with a Librarian
    • Library of Things
    • Meeting Room
    • Museum Passes
    • Notary Public
    • Pickup Lockers
    • Study Rooms
    • TBBC/BARD Digital Player
  • ONLINE RESOURCES
    • Databases & Online Resources
    • Bold Yoga
    • Consumer Reports
    • Digital New York Times
    • Digital Star Ledger
    • Digital Wall Street Journal
    • Freegal Music
    • Research a Topic
  • LOCAL HISTORY
    • Archive & Research Area
    • Local History Database
    • Digital New York Times
    • Heritage Quest (Genealogy database)
    • Submit a Photo to the Archive
  • CHILDREN'S & TEENS
    • Children's and Teen Calendar
    • Story Times
    • After School Clubs
    • Story Time Take Out
    • Safe Child Policy
    • Teacher Project Form
    • Youth Volunteers
  • EVENTS
  • MY ACCOUNT
  • CONTACT US
  • ABOUT US
    • Directions, Hours and Holiday Closings
    • 2024 Annual Report
    • Board of Trustees >
      • Minutes and Agendas
      • Public Comment Procedures
    • Get Involved >
      • Volunteer
    • Gifts & Donations
    • Inclusive Services Statement
    • Job Openings
    • Library Policies
    • Mission & Vision
    • Patron Code of Conduct
    • Strategic Plan
    • Website Accessibility
  • Friends of the Library
    • Donate Now