Your Library Card
Your Glen Ridge Library Card can be used at any BCCLS or ReBL member library.
Returning Items
Materials may be returned in person or in the book drop outside the Library. Most items may also be returned to any BCCLS library.
Loan Periods - Click here for a chart of loan periods and renewals
Fines and Fees
The Glen Ridge Public Library is fine free and we not charge overdue fines on most materials. Due to the limited availability and high demand on items in the Library of Things, items returned late from this collection do incur a daily late fee of $2.00 per day. For any item not returned 90-days past its due date, you will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee. Library cards with overdue items will not be able to borrow until items are returned or renewed.
Not all libraries in BCCLS are fine free. If you borrow items from libraries that still charge overdue fines, you will be subject to those fines. The Glen Ridge Library cannot waive or remove any fines incurred from other libraries' material. Overdue fines and other unpaid charges will be recorded by the computer when your items are checked in. Items returned in the book drop after closing time are counted as being returned that day. Cards with overdue fines/fees of $10.00 or more will be blocked.
Auto-Renew
Items with eligible renewals will automatically renew for all users. Eligible items will renew automatically 3 days before their due date for the full loan period. You will receive a notification via email or text if an eligible item has been renewed. Notification is only via email or text, so be sure we have your current information in our system. You can still renew eligible items at any time through your account at bccls.org or at any BCCLS library.
An item is not eligible for Auto-Renew if:
Requesting Items
If we don't have it on our shelves, most likely we can get it for you! Use the BCCLS Online Catalog to request items 24/7 from home, work, or your smartphone. Please note, new items, popular books, and high-demand media may not be loaned at the discretion of the owning library.
You will need your library card number and password to request a book online.
Your Glen Ridge Library Card can be used at any BCCLS or ReBL member library.
Returning Items
Materials may be returned in person or in the book drop outside the Library. Most items may also be returned to any BCCLS library.
Loan Periods - Click here for a chart of loan periods and renewals
Fines and Fees
The Glen Ridge Public Library is fine free and we not charge overdue fines on most materials. Due to the limited availability and high demand on items in the Library of Things, items returned late from this collection do incur a daily late fee of $2.00 per day. For any item not returned 90-days past its due date, you will be charged the replacement cost of the item plus a $5.00 processing fee. Library cards with overdue items will not be able to borrow until items are returned or renewed.
Not all libraries in BCCLS are fine free. If you borrow items from libraries that still charge overdue fines, you will be subject to those fines. The Glen Ridge Library cannot waive or remove any fines incurred from other libraries' material. Overdue fines and other unpaid charges will be recorded by the computer when your items are checked in. Items returned in the book drop after closing time are counted as being returned that day. Cards with overdue fines/fees of $10.00 or more will be blocked.
Auto-Renew
Items with eligible renewals will automatically renew for all users. Eligible items will renew automatically 3 days before their due date for the full loan period. You will receive a notification via email or text if an eligible item has been renewed. Notification is only via email or text, so be sure we have your current information in our system. You can still renew eligible items at any time through your account at bccls.org or at any BCCLS library.
An item is not eligible for Auto-Renew if:
- The item has reached its renewal limit.
- The item is on hold for another patron.
- Your card has expired.
- You owe $10 or more in fines.
- You have 10 or more items overdue.
Requesting Items
If we don't have it on our shelves, most likely we can get it for you! Use the BCCLS Online Catalog to request items 24/7 from home, work, or your smartphone. Please note, new items, popular books, and high-demand media may not be loaned at the discretion of the owning library.
You will need your library card number and password to request a book online.
- When you find an item you want, click the Place Request button on the right side of your screen.
- You will be prompted to log in with your 14-digit library card # or Username, as well as your Password.
- Click the Log In button to continue.
- Select at which library you would like to pick up your book and click Submit Request.
- The library will call or email you when your item is ready for pickup.
