213 E. Wall St., Benton Harbor, MI 40022
Services
Getting a library card
Library cards are free to residents of Benton Harbor City and Benton Charter Township.
Current library card holders from many surrounding communities may apply for reciprocal but limited privileges at no charge. This is limited to physical materials. If reciprocal borrowers wish to access services such as Hoopla and Libby, you will have to do so from your home library.
To apply you will need:
- Drivers license or state-issued photo ID
- A second item with your name and current address, such as a piece of mail, voter registration card, or a bill (digital works, too!) Mail should be postmarked within 30 days.
For full access, out-of-service area patrons can apply for a pay card. Pay cards are $25 for six months and $50 for one year
Borrowing materials
Check-out limits by patron category:
- Adults: 10 items
- Teens: 8 items
- Children: 6 items
- Educators: Please call the Junior Department for requirements
Check-out limits by item category:
- Books and kits: 7
- DVDs: 5
- New release DVDs: 2
Check-out periods:
- Books and kits: 2 weeks with 2 renewals
- New release books: 1 week
- DVDs: 1 week
- New release DVDs: 2 days
Notary
Notary service costs $1.00 per notary signature. Contact the library for the notary’s schedule.
Internet & Wi-Fi
Public computers are available in the Adult and Junior departments. Wi-Fi is free and extends into the surrounding parks.
Copies
Black & white copies from either printer or copier cost 10 cents per page. Color copies are 25 cents per page.
Fax
Outgoing faxes only. The cost is $1.00 per number.
Meeting Rooms
The library has three meeting areas available – auditorium, reference room, and small meeting room. The auditorium is available on a rental basis. Contact the library for availability of other rooms.