How do I get a library card?
Getting a Southington Public Library Card
To apply for a Southington Library Card, adults must present a valid form of identification with a name and address showing residency in Southington, Plantsville, Marion, or Milldale. Children may apply for a library card at any age, but must have a parent or guardian present with a valid form of identification. Children may request an adult card when entering the ninth grade.
A library card issued at the Southington Public Library may be used at any public library in the state. Your library card is valid for three years. To renew your card, bring the expired card and a photo ID to the Circulation Desk.
To apply for a new library card, CLICK HERE
To renew an expired library card, CLICK HERE
Loan Schedules
7 Days
Binge Boxes
Cake Pans
DVDs (Limit of 15 per patron including 2 seasons per series)
Family Fun Packs
Take Me Back Totes
Video Games (Limit 3 per patron)
14 Days
Fitbit
Great Outdoors Backpack
Hooked on Phonics
Instruments
Kid’s Backpacks
Kid’s Puzzles & Games
Magazines
New Audiobooks
New Books
Kids Puzzles & Games
Launch Pad
Magazines (current magazines, library use only)
Microscope
YA Outdoor Games
Record Player
Telescope
Toys
Vinyl Records
21 Days
Audiobooks (older than 6 months)
Books (older than 6 months)
Book Bunches
Boom Boxes
CD Player
Chrome Book Kits
Music CDs (Limit 3 artist’s works per patron)
Switch Game Console
YA Puzzles & Board Games
Renewals are not automatic, with the exception of items with a current waiting list, Chrome Book Kits, Instruments Kid’s Backpacks, Ready2Read books, and Nintendo Switch Game Console, items may be renewed as a courtesy online, in person, or by phone (860-628-0947 x2).
Library Fines
10¢/day
Audiobooks, Boom Boxes, Games, Print Books, Puzzles, Magazines
$1/day
Binge Boxes, Cake Pans, CD Player, Chrome Book Kits, DVDs, Family Fun Packs,
Fitbits, Games, Kits, Hooked on Phonics, Instruments, Interlibrary Loans, Launch Pads Microscope, Ready2Read Books, Record Players, Switch Game Console, Telescope, Toys, YA Outdoor Games, Video Games, Vinyl Records
$25/day
Museum Passes
Borrowing privileges are suspended when fines total $25.00 or more. Borrowers must pay full cost for items that are lost or damaged.
Lost and Replacement Policies
Extra time will be given to a borrower to locate and return a lost collection item. The item is renewed and the shelf is checked before collecting payment. If an item is lost or damaged beyond repair, the borrower will be charged to replace the item. They are billed the amount the library paid for the item as cataloged in the item’s record. Late or overdue fines are waived when the billed item is paid. Payment is the only option and we do not accept a copy of the item that the patron has purchased from another source. If a lost item is found, the patron will not be refunded.
Damaged cases or barcodes will cost $1.00 for replacements. In special cases if outside vendor purchases are approved by Circulation Supervisor, a $5.00 processing fee will be charged.