Becket Athenaeum Loan Periods
Audiobooks: 21 days, 2 renewals
Books: 21 days, 2 renewals
CDs: 21 days, 2 renewals
DVDs (includes TV shows): 7 days, 2 renewals
Games: 21 days, 2 renewals
Great Courses: 21 days, 2 renewals
Museum Passes: see here
New Adult Fiction: 21 days, 1 renewal
Periodicals: 7 days, 2 renewals
Puzzles: 21 days, 2 renewals
Library of Things: 21 days
Renewals occur automatically. Loan periods may differ for items borrowed from other libraries.
Overdue/Replacement Policy
To provide the best access for all patrons, the Becket Athenaeum does not charge fines or late fees except on certain Library of Things items.
If an item is not returned in the condition it was lent* within twenty-eight (28) days from when it is due, or the replacement cost paid, the patron may check out only one (1) item at a time until three (3) months (at least three (3) items) of consistent & on time returns are established. During this time, they are restricted from borrowing digital items on Libby, Library of Things items, or materials that belong to other libraries. After that, full borrowing privileges are restored.
Full borrowing privileges are restored immediately upon return of the overdue item or payment of the replacement cost.
If the item was checked out under a child’s account, the above restrictions will apply to both the child & guarantor’s account.
If a game is returned with minor pieces missing (for example, generic dice, board game pawns), the Athenaeum will attempt to locate replacement parts and contact the patron for reimbursement.
If a patron’s check is returned (for any reason, including for insufficient funds), they will be responsible for the fees incurred by the Athenaeum and will be restricted from all borrowing until the debt is paid.
*or if a game is returned in any condition that renders the game unplayable
Updated 2/22/24