Hoboken Public Library
Library of Things Policy
Hoboken Public Library offers cardholders a wide variety of physical items to borrow.
- The items are available for any Hoboken Public Library cardholder in good standing (no fines or overdue items).
- A parent or guardian must sign for borrowers under the age of 18.
- Library of Things materials shall be checked out only at the Main Branch (500 Park Avenue), where the collection is housed.
- Items must be returned in person at the same location and may not be returned in the library book drop as the item will be damaged. Doing so will result in a $50.00 fine applied to the cardholder’s account.
- All Library of Things items can be borrowed for 2 weeks (14 days). Items are not renewable. 6. A cardholder may borrow only one Library of Things item at a time.
- Library of Things materials must be returned complete and packed as they were received. Borrowers should review kits/games before returning them to ensure that all pieces, components, and instructions are included.
- Borrowers must pay the full replacement cost of lost, damaged, or unusable Library of Things materials. Borrowers will not be responsible for damage based on normal wear and tear. The library cannot accept a replacement in lieu of payment. Replacement costs will be listed on each item in this collection.
- This is a lending program only. Library staff are not available for instruction in the use of Library of Things materials. Detailed instructions are provided with each item.
- Borrowers are prohibited from using any Library of Things item for illegal purposes and from unauthorized copying of any copyright-protected material in any format.
Last updated: 11/28/23