Circulation FAQs

Please visit the Circulation Department web page for additional information

How Do I Get A Library Card?

Anyone who lives, works, goes to school, or owns property in Plainfield may obtain a Library card.  Proof of any of the above will be satisfied by showing such documents as a driver’s license, utility bill, phone bill or an envelope mailed to your address.  Children in elementary school must have the signature of a parent or legal guardian to obtain a card.

Literacy Tutors and Students
All tutors and students in the Literacy Volunteers of America-Plainfield Literacy program are eligible for a Library card at no charge, regardless of residence.  Identification and proof of relationship to LVA-Plainfield is required.

"Reciprocal" Borrowers
For a list of  M.U.R.A.L. -- Middlesex Union Reciprocal Agreement Libraries click here.

Residents of Non-Reciprocal Communities
Residents of Westfield, and other communities whose libraries do not have an exchange agreement with Plainfield, may obtain a Plainfield Library card for an annual fee of $35. The card is valid for one year from date of payment.

All Plainfield Library cards are valid for two (2) years from date of issue.

Can I renew materals?

Most books and materials may be renewed in person or by telephone for a two 2-week extension, except for high-demand fiction, DVD’s and videos.

How long can I keep what I have checked out?

Loan periods for Plainfield Public Library materials are:

Books & AudioBooks
14 days (no charge)

Videos & DVDs
New DVDs - 3 days @ $3.00 per item
Older DVDs - 7 days @ $1.00 per item
Videos - 7 days (no charge)
*Note*: Rental fees are not charged to
seniors for videos and DVDs.

CDs
Music CDs - 7 days (no charge)
AudioBook on CD - 14 days (no charge)