Tenafly Public Library
Adult Services

The Tenafly Public Library's circulation system is completely computerized and integrated with the BCCLS system, giving patrons almost instant electronic access to the resources of all BCCLS libraries; therefore, our Library can immediately locate books in another member library and ascertain the availability status. You can then go to that library and check the books out. Or, if you prefer, our staff will happily secure any item for you and notify you of its arrival at the Tenafly Library. This service is for Tenafly residents only. You can also order items on the WEB at BCCLS.org. from home or from the Library. Just use the barcode on your library card to make your request.

Borrowing

Most books circulate for four weeks. Unabridged books on CD and tape circulate for four weeks. New books, music CDs, abridged books on CD and tape, and Playaways circulate for two weeks. Videos, DVDs, and magazines (except current issues) circulate for one week.

Web Requests

  • There is a limit of ten (10) item requests per week per card.
  • If the Tenafly Library owns an item please come in and get it. DO NOT ORDER IT ON THE WEB.
  • When ordering an item on the WEB, limit yourself to a single order per item. DO NOT ORDER an item in duplicate or triplicate or more.
  • DO NOT REQUEST DVD or VHS movies from other libraries that are 3 months or newer. Other libraries will not send them.
  • If an item is not listed anywhere in the BCCLS database, please do not order it.

If you do not pick up the items you requested via the Internet or other means within three days, the items will be returned to the lending library and you will be charged 1.00 per item.

There is a $1.00 daily fine charge for overdue DVDs. There is a $.10 daily fine charge for VHS titles.

Renewing

You can renew all materials, except DVDs and VHS titles and 7-day books. Two items may be renewed on the telephone.

A Word on Reserves

Items that are not readily available because of their popularity can be reserved for you by filing a request at the main desk at no charge. When the item becomes available, you will be notified and given a reasonable amount of time to pick it up. Items may also be reserved on the WEB at BCCLS.org. For complete information on reserves, ask at the main desk.

Music Box

A constantly expanding collection of CDs makes the Tenafly Public Library's Music Department one of the finest in Bergen County. CDs and cassettes range from symphonies, operas, show tunes and rock... to poetry, language skills, novels and instructional subjects.

DVD Collection

The Library has a collection of over 2,900 DVDs, including feature films, as well as art, music, science, health, exercise, history, Shakespeare and foreign films. Borrowers from the adult collection must be at least 18 years old. Children's DVDs (and videocassettes) may be borrowed on juvenile cards.

Internet Access

The Tenafly Public Library welcomes you to access the Internet and its wealth of resources. The Internet is available on 8 PCs. Information and resources on the Internet enhance and go beyond those already held in the Library. Through the BCCLS website (BCCLS.org.) you may access a large selection of reference information. Although our staff cannot provide personalized instruction, formal instruction on Internet use is offered by volunteers at designated times. Please check at the front desk for details and instructions.

New: Wireless Internet access is now available to patrons in all public areas of the library. Bring your laptop, find a chair or table and enjoy this new public service.