HOURS

The hours are consistent year round.

Monday            11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Tuesday            11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday       11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Thursday           11:00 am - 6:30 pm
Friday               Closed
Saturday           10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday             Closed

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DIRECTIONS

From the West: 
Route 290 E to the end, take Rte 495 N, and see below.

From the East: 
Mass Turnpike W to exit 11A, Route 495. Take Route 495 N, and see below.

From the North or South:
Take Route 495 and see below.

From Route 495:
Exit 26, Route 62, BERLIN/HUDSON exit.

Take a left at the end of the ramp, onto Route 62 West. Go two miles to Berlin Center. Just before the First Parish Church on the right, take a right onto Carter Street (across from Lowe’ s General Store). If you get to the blinking yellow light on Rte 62, you’ve gone too far. On Carter Street, drive approx. 1/16 mile. Library is on the right, at the corner of Walnut Street and Carter Street.  Park in the small lot on Carter Street, or on the right side of Walnut Street.

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STAFF

Suzanne McGuire - Director
Karen Kowal - Circulation Services
Marilyn MacQuarrie - Circulation Services
Christiana Craig - Children’s Services
Katie Angevine - Page

Any staff member can be reached by calling 978-838-2812.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The Berlin Public Library provides materials and services to support community residents in pursuit of their personal, recreational, educational and occupational interests. Special emphasis is placed on current popular materials in a variety of formats. The Library serves residents of all ages, recognizing that each group
has its own distinct needs and interests: preschoolers, school-age children, teenagers, adults, and seniors. All staff are trained to assist you with reference questions, and to help you locate the materials you need.

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POLICIES

INTERNET ACCESS POLICY

1. The Berlin Public Library’s Internet terminals are for use by all library
patrons. Patrons must have an updated library card in order to use the
computers. Patrons must first read and sign the Berlin Public Library Internet
Access Policy. Children age 12 or under must have a parent/guardian read the
policy and co-sign the form.

2. Internet access is limited to 30 minutes. Your time may be extended an
additional 30 minutes if no one else is waiting for the computer. It is
necessary to sign-up to use the Internet at the Circulation Desk.

3. You may print information in black and white for ten cents a copy or in
color for $0.50 a copy.

4. Patrons may not do the following:

• Harass other users.
• Destroy or damage equipment, software or data.
• Bookmark personal information or web sites.
• Set up individual e-mail accounts. However, you may check
  your e-mail account.
• Perform unauthorized copying of copyright protected material.
• Violate computer system security, software license agreements or
  network usage policies.
• Perform unauthorized use of computer accounts, network
  identification, or access codes/numbers.
• Violate another’s privacy.

5. In consideration of the fact that our terminals are in plain sight of other
patrons, the viewing of sexually explicit materials is not allowed.

The Berlin Library reserves the right to discontinue any patron’s use of the Internet/computers for violation of this policy.

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BORROWING POLICIES

Loan Periods

Books                                3 weeks
Books-on-tape                   3 weeks
Music CDs                         3 weeks
Learning CD-ROMS          3 weeks
Magazines                          1 week
Videos and DVDs              1 week
Museum passes                  Overnight

Lending Limits

There is a borrowing limit of 50 items at a time per library card.

Renewals

All materials may be renewed unless there is a hold on the material. Berlin Library materials may be renewed two times. Inter-library loan materials may be renewed one time.

Materials may be renewed in person, by telephone, or online from home.

Overdue Fines and Other Charges

• Videos and DVDs - $1.00 per day, maximum $5.00 per item.
• Items borrowed from other libraries – fines vary by library.
• Museum passes - $25.00 for a lost pass.
• All fines must be paid in order to borrow museum passes.
• Lost materials must be replaced or paid for at full value.
• Damaged materials must be replaced or paid for at full value.
• Library privileges will be suspended until lost materials are returned or paid for.

EQUAL ACCESS POLICY

The Berlin Public Library will make every effort to make its services available and accessible to all patrons. The library acknowledges that it is not accessible to the physically challenged because of its stairway and lack of ground-level entry. The library is committed to the removal of these barriers. Until such barriers are removed, the library will continue to do its utmost to provide services, programs and activities to all patrons through alternative methods. Staff voluntarily will obtain books and other materials from upper shelves, and provide curbside service as requested. Under certain circumstances, the director will arrange for door-to-door service. With due notice, the director will relocate programs to accessible sites within the Town. Library staff or a volunteer will continue to make monthly deliveries and collections of books to Northbrook Village. In addition, with two weeks’ notice, the director will provide an interpreter for the deaf at library programs. The library will maintain its collection of books-on-tape and books-on-cd and arrange for the delivery of “Talking Books” as requested through the Central Massachusetts Regional Library System. Patrons who need assistance are asked to contact the director so that services may be arranged as expeditiously as possible.

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TRUSTEES

Evy Dueck – Chair          Term expires 2009
Marsha Johnston             Term expires 2008
Stephen Russell               Term expires 2008
Heather Simpson             Term expires 2009
Linda Plummer                Term expires 2007

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