From
Route 80 East and West
Take exit 37 off of Route 80, and make a right onto Hibernia Avenue. Make a
left onto Union Street, follow it to a sharp right curve, which is Jackson Avenue.
At the end of Jackson Avenue, make a left onto Main Street. The
library is located on the left, across from the Thomas Jefferson Middle School
and the Board of Education. Parking area in back of building.
From
Route 46 East
At the Franklin Avenue intersection, make a left (there is a Hess gas
station on the corner.) Follow Franklin Avenue to the East Main Street
intersection and make a right onto East Main Street. The library is on
the left, across from the Thomas Jefferson Middle School and the Board
of Education. Parking area in back of building.
From
Route 46 West
Directions are the same as from Route. 46 East, as listed above, except make
a right instead of a left onto Franklin Avenue.
For additional directions, refer to an online map site.
Borrowing Policies of the Rockaway Borough Public Library
Library
Cards
Library cards are issued to Rockaway Borough residents over the age
of five as of October 1st with appropriate proof of residency. Patrons
ages 5-17 require a parent/legal guardian's signature on the card. The cardholder
has borrowing privileges at all other M.A.I.N., Inc. (Morris Automated Information
Network, Inc.) libraries. Some restrictions may apply. Courtesy cards
are for those who live outside Morris County with proof of work in
Rockaway Borough. Courtesy cards are issued for one year (renewable) and
are valid at the Rockaway Borough Free Public Library only.A replacement fee
of $2.00 is charged for a lost library card.
Loan
Periods
28 Days: Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction Books
14 Days: Adult New Books, Adult New Jersey Books, Adult Holiday Books, Audiobooks, Music CDs, Children's Books, Children's Magazines, Children's Software, Parenting Books.
7 Days: Magazines, VHS, DVDs, Video Games
Renewals
If an item is renewable, you may renew through iBistro, the library's online
catalog, or you may request renewal through library staff.
Book
Drop
A book drop is located in the front of the building for your convenience
in returning books when the library is closed.
NO media (VHS, DVD, audio, software, or music CD) allowed in the book drop.
Late
Fees and Fines
Please return your materials on time so that others may use and enjoy the
items. Fines are charged for materials returned after the due date.
A fine of $.10 per day is charged for all overdue adult and children's items,
EXCEPT a fine of $1.00 per day per VHS, per DVD, and per Video Game on all overdue
VHS, DVDs, and Video Games. In addition, a fine of $1.00 per item is charged for media (VHS,
DVD, software, music CD) deposited in the book drop. No materials may
be borrowed from the library if a patron's fine record exceeds $5.00.
Lost
or Damaged Items
Patrons are responsible for all materials charged out on his/her library
card. Parents/guardians are responsible for all materials charged out
on his/her child's card. Damage, beyond reasonable wear, will be assessed
by the library and charged to patron. The price of the item or replacement cost
will be charged for lost or damaged items.