Borrowing Services
Cardholders in good standing may borrow any material available for circulation. Most borrowing is free of charge.
Renewals
Most items may be renewed two times. An item may be renewed online, by phone, or in-person.
DVDs and video games are not renewable. They can be returned and checked out immediately for an additional fee if no one has placed a hold on the items.
Returns
All items must be returned at anytime to the outside of the Library building located on Kingston Lane. The Book Drops are closed until further notice.
All items may be returned at anytime to the outside bookdrop at the Library building located on Kingston Lane. Bookdrops located throughout South Brunswick are reserved for print materials only. Mobile Branch print items may be returned to the Mobile Branch, bookdrops, or the Library.
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| South Brunswick Public Library | 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 |
| South Brunswick Square Mall – Dollar Tree Store | 4095 Route 1 South, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 |
| Kingston Firehouse | 6 Heathcote Road Kingston, NJ 08528 |
| Kendall Park Post Office | 3124 New Jersey 27, Kendall Park, NJ 08824-1512 |
Accessing Your Account
It is a good idea to know how to access your own Library account. To do so, you will need to use the 14-digit number found on your library card and your Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you do not have your PIN, call the Borrower Services Desk at 732-329-4000, ext. 7290.
The following options to acquire an item that is not available at the library is as follows:
Holds
A Hold (also known as a Reserve) can be placed on most items listed in the LMxAC Catalog. Due to current restrictions, we are only able to perform holds on materials carried by SBPL.
Holds may be placed through the online catalog, at the Information Desk or by phone at 732-329-4000, ext. 7286. A library card is required to place a hold. Certain restrictions apply.
You will be notified when your reserved item is available.
Interlibrary Loan (Outside of Middlesex County)
It is possible to request for books outside of the LMxAC Catalog. This request is called an Interlibrary Loan and cost $3 for postage.
Interlibrary Loans be placed at the Information Desk or by phone at 732-329-4000, ext. 7286. A library card is required to place a hold. Certain restrictions apply.
You will be notified when your reserved item is available.
Reciprocal and Open Borrowing
Your Library card can be used at the nearly 30 member libraries in LMxAC (Libraries of Middlesex Automation Consortium). The Library also has reciprocal agreements with Franklin Township (Franklin Library Catalog) and M.U.R.A.L. (Middlesex Union Reciprocal Associated Libraries).
A card holder may also want to use the larger lending service Open Borrowing.
If you wish to participate, please contact the Borrower Services Desk for more information.
Loan Periods and Fees
| Material | Loan Period |
|---|---|
| DVDs | 1 week |
| Magazines | 1 week |
| Playaway Launchpad | 1 week |
| Video Games | 1 week |
| Hotspots | 2 weeks |
| New Book Title | 2 weeks |
| School Summer Reading | 2 weeks |
| Music CDs | 3 weeks |
| All other Books | 3 weeks |
| Policy | Fee |
|---|---|
| Interlibrary loans outside of Middlesex County | $3 |
| Replacement Card | $3 |
| Non-Resident Card | $75 per year |
| Policy | Fee |
|---|---|
| Audiobooks | .25¢ per day with a maximum of $5 |
| Books | .25¢ per day with a maximum of $5 |
| Interlibrary loans | .50¢ per day with no maximum |
| Hotspots | .50¢ per day with a maximum of $10 |
| Magazines | .25¢ per day with a maximum of $1 |
| Music CDs | .50¢ per day |
| DVDs | $1 per day |
| Video Games | $1 per day |
A replacement cost is charged for all lost or damaged items plus a $5 non-refundable processing fee.
