Library Policies

Library Cards: Any Rockaway Township resident or anyone who pays taxes in Rockaway Township is entitled to library card privileges at the Rockaway Township Library. Proof of eligibility is required at the time of registration such as a driver’s license or utility bill with name & address. Children may register at the age of 5 with a parent or guardian’s signature.

Loan Periods: Library materials including books, audiobooks (on cd, tape and playways), music cds,videotapes and magazines may be borrowed for two (2) weeks.
Fiction and Non-fiction DVDs and videogames may be borrowed for one (1) week.

Renewals: Books, audiobooks, videotapes, magazines and music cds may be
renewed provided the materials are not "On Hold"due to a prior request from
another patron. Renewable materials may be renewed twice in person or by phone,
or from the "My Account" feature of the online M.A.I.N. Catalog,
Videogames and DVDs(except for non-fiction DVDs) may not be renewed

Fines: Fines are charged for materials returned after the due date.
A fine of $.10 per day is charged for overdue materials including books,
audiobooks, magazines, and videos.
A fine of $1.00 per day will be charged for overdue DVDs and videogames.

Holds & Interlibrary Loans: Materials may be placed on hold in person, by phone or from the online M.A.I.N. catalog. Borrowers may request books and
materials held in other libraries and institutions willing to lend. Patrons will be
notified by email or telephone when these items are available.

Returning Materials:Materials may be dropped off at any library in Morris County and will be returned to the owning library.

Wireless: The library offers free wireless service to the public. Wi-Fi is
less secure than a wired network, and there is no printing capability.

Fax: The library has a fax machine. Our fax # is 973-627-7658. Staff will assist the public in faxing documents. Prices range from $.25 to $1.00 per page. Faxes may be received for $.20 per page.

Scanner: The library has one scanner available for free public use. Library staff
will assist with scanning on request and/or provide our Scanner Instructions note.
Click here to view Scanner instructions (pdf document)

Photocopiers: The library has two photocopiers for public use. The upstairs machine produces black & white copies ( $0.10 per page) and color copies ($0.50 per page).
The downstairs copier produces black & white copies ($0.10 per page).