Holiday Closings 2008:

New Year's Day	Tuesday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Monday, January 21
President's Day	Monday, February 18
Good Friday Easter Sunday	Friday, March 21 Sunday, March 23
Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day	Saturday, May 24 Sunday, May 25 Monday, May 26
Independence Day Holiday	Friday, July 4 Saturday, July 5
Labor Day Weekend Labor Day	Saturday, August 30 Sunday, August 31 Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving Eve (Close at 5 p.m.) Thanksgiving Day	Wednesday, November 26 Thursday, November 27
Christmas Eve Day (close at 1 p.m.) Christmas Day	Wednesday, December 24 Thursday, December 25
New Year's Eve (close at 1 p.m.) New Year's Day	Wednesday, December 31 Thursday, January 1, 2009

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From Route 287

From Route 80

Mapquest -- Map to the Library

• Take the exit for Rt. 206 North
• Follow Rt. 206N to the light in Chester at the intersection of Rt. 206 North and Rt. 24/Rt. 513
• Make a left at this light onto Rt. 24/Rt. 513
• Continue on Rt. 24/ Rt. 513 for several miles into Long Valley
• Make a right at the traffic light in the center of Long Valley onto Schooley's Mountain Road.
• Cross the stone bridge and continue on Schooley's Mountain Road to the traffic light at the intersection of Schooley's Mountain Road and East Springtown Road (the Washington Township Police Station will be on the right)
• Turn right at the light onto East Springtown Road
• Continue on East Springtown Road for a short distance, past the sports fields, and turn right onto the first driveway on the right into Rock Spring Park
• Follow the signs for the Library

• Take exit 26, Rt. 46 West, past Budd Lake, to Naughright Road, which is the second traffic light past the lake (Home Goods mall)
• Turn left on Naughright Road and continue for several miles to the intersection with Flocktown Road
• Make a right onto Flocktown Road and continue for approximately 1/2 mile, passing the First Aid station on the left, to Rock Road, also on the left
• Turn left onto Rock Road and continue to the top of the hill where Rock Road intersects East Springtown Road
• Turn left on East Springtown Road
• Turn right onto the first driveway on the right, into Rock Spring Park
• Follow the signs to the Library

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Policies

Loan Periods:

28 days	Books
14 days	New Books, All Audiobooks, Music Cassettes/CDs
7 days	Videos, DVDs, Magazines, & Multimedia CDs

Overdue Charges :

All materials

$.10/day

$5.00 max.

Renewals:

All materials may be renewed twice, which cannot be renewed.

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Confidentiality of Library Records:

The Washington Township Library Board of Trustees adopted the "Confidentiality of Library Records" policy in 2002 to protect the right to privacy of our patrons in accordance with NJ Statute 18A:73-43.2, Confidentiality of library users' records. Confidentiality extends to "information sought or received, materials consulted, borrowed, acquired," and includes database search records, interlibrary loan records, and other personally identifiable uses of library materials, facilities, or services.

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Internet Use Policy:

The Washington Township Public Library provides access to the Internet in keeping with its role in providing equal access to information and resources to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of the community.

The Washington Township Public Library supports the American Library Association Bill of Rights, under which all library users are provided equal access to resources. The document “Library Bill of Rights in Cyberspace” contains guidelines that extend this tradition to the world of electronic information.

The Washington Township Public Library does not monitor and has no control over the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for its content. The Internet may contain controversial or inappropriate material, as well as materials that are personally, professionally, and culturally enriching to individuals of all ages. The Library does not restrict access to or protect users from information that they may regard as offensive. Patrons use the Internet at their own discretion.

As with other library material, parents and guardians of minor children, not the Washington Township Public Library, are responsible for their children’s use of the Internet through the Library connection. While the Library staff may be available to help parents identify appropriate Internet resources for their children, the Library does not restrict access to any material.

Illegal activities or any other activities intended to disrupt network services or equipment are prohibited.

Adopted by: The Library Board of Trustees (Date July 22, 1997)

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Wireless Internet (WiFi) Policy:

The Washington Township Public Library provides unfiltered wireless (WiFi) Internet connectivity as a service for patrons with wireless-enabled laptops.

You must know how to configure your own equipment. Library staff members cannot configure your laptop or network card or help you to establish a wireless network connection.

By choosing to use this free wireless service, you agree to abide by the Library’s Internet Use Policy, which prohibits offensive or illegal activity while using the Library’s Internet service. Copies of this policy are available at the public access computer stations.

It is the responsibility of the user to understand this Internet Use Policy and his/her obligation to refrain from viewing inappropriate web sites, spamming, or engaging in any illegal activities.

Use of the wireless network is at your own risk, and the Library is not responsible for any alterations or interference with a laptop’s configuration or operation or data files resulting from connection to the wireless network. In addition, the Library assumes no responsibility for damage, theft, or loss of any kind to a user’s equipment, software, data files, or other personal property brought into or used at the Library’s facilities.

Limitations

WiFi is less secure than a wired network. Signal strength may vary in the building. There is no printing capability. This service is not to be used as a permanent connection. The Library cannot guarantee that the service will be available at any specific time.

System Requirements

Your laptop must have a wireless network interface card (NIC), 802.11b standard or higher.

Patrons shall defend, indemnify, and hold the Washington Township Public Library and its officers, employees, and agents harmless against all claims, actions, and judgments based on or arising out of the patrons’ use of the Library’s wireless network.

[This policy is provisional until approved by the Library’s Board of Trustees.]

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Services

Materials:

Books
Magazines
Newspapers
Books on Tape/CD
Downloadable Audiobooks
Music
Videos/DVDs
Multimedia
Local/NJ History

Adult Programs:

Book Clubs
Friends of the WTPL
Computer Instruction
Guest Speakers
Best Sellers Club

Children's Programs:

Story Times
Book Clubs
Teen Club
Summer Reading Program

For Your Convenience:

Fax Machine -- Calling card required
Photocopier -- $.10 per page
Color Copier -- $.10 per page
Public computers
High-speed Internet
Wireless Internet (WiFi)
Microsoft Office
Electric Typewriter
Meeting Room
PA System
TV/VCR
Slide Projector
Overhead Projector
Cassette/CD Player

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