Windsor residents are encouraged to apply for a free library card. A Windsor library card may be used in any Connecticut public library. In addition, most borrowed materials may be returned to any public library and will be shipped to the owning library.
Windsor Residents – Adults (over age 18)
Apply for a library card in person at the Lending Desk by filling out a short application and presenting your ID with your Windsor address on it. You can choose one of the ID requirements found below.
Windsor Residents – Children under 18
Bring a parent/guardian and their valid ID to the library to fill out an application and receive your card.
Other Connecticut Residents
You do not need to apply for a Windsor Library card. You are able to use your hometown Connecticut library card.
Out of State Residents
Those who work in Windsor are eligible for a card at no charge. Card will only be valid in Windsor, not any other town in Connecticut.
Those who live temporarily in Connecticut but do not work in Windsor may apply for a card for a fee of $25.00. Card will be valid for 6 months.
Adult ID Requirements
When you apply for a library card, the staff will validate your card after verifying your Windsor address. Please be prepared to show documents from one of these options:
- CT driver’s license with Windsor address
- CT state issued photo ID with Windsor address (also known as “Non-driver photo ID card”)
- Any drivers’ license, passport, green card or visa plus one of the following which must contain your name and Windsor address:
- Checkbook
- Utility bill
- Credit card/bank statement
- Rental/lease/mortgage agreement
Any questions, please feel free to call the Lending Staff at 860-285-1910.
Login to your library account with your Library Card Number.
If you have not yet set a PIN, leave the PIN field blank and click Submit to create a new one.
Pins are numeric, with a minimum of 4 digits required.
All eligible library materials will be automatically renewed one time. We send via email “Almost Due” notices for any items not renewed.
Items not eligible for renewal include:
Quick Picks
Quick Flicks
Items on hold for other patrons
Please call us if you have any questions. 860-285-1910 for Main Library and 860-247-8960 for the Wilson Branch.
Is the item you want checked out? Place a hold on it to receive it when it is returned.
• Search the online library catalog, to you find the item you want.
• On the right side of the screen you will see a button for “Request it”.
• Login with your library card number (no spaces necessary) and your PIN. (If you have not yet set a PIN, leave the PIN field blank and click Submit to create a new PIN.)
When your item is ready for pickup we will notify you either via email, phone, and/or text message.
You can also go to “My Account” and click on “Holds.” Items ready for pickup will be marked “Ready. Must pick up by.” Additionally, holds can be cancelled if they are no longer desired, or frozen if you will be away. We also offer Curbside Pickup!
Can’t find the item you want in our catalog? Fill out our Item Request Form.
Problems? Email us at windsorlibrary2018@gmail.com or call (860) 285-1918.
Loan Periods
Most library materials are available for a 3 week loan. DVDs, magazines, and video games may be checked out for 7 days. Quick Pick materials have a 1 week loan period for books and 3 days for DVDs.
Fines and Fees
Late Fees
• Most Items: $.20/day
• Video Games: $1.00/day
Maximum Late Fees
• Book: $10.00
• Lost items: cost of item plus $5.00 processing fee
Please note: Borrowing privileges or access to computers is blocked when fines equal or exceed $25.00.
Loan Policy
The Windsor Public Library makes the resources of the library available to the public by developing and implementing procedures and guidelines that provide fair use to the largest number of people possible.
The library director will develop policies for loaning, renewing, and reserving materials as well as policies governing late returns, lost materials, and the need to limit popular items as necessary. These policies will take into consideration the needs of the public, the amount of materials available, state and local mandates, staff recommendations, and general library practice as set forth by professional organizations and other libraries. In some cases policies at the Main Library and the Branch may differ in order to accommodate the relative sizes of their collections and staffs, differing hours of operation and other variables. Specific prices for fines and fees will be submitted to The Town Council for separate approval as part of the Town’s “Price guide to fees and services”.
The library director will modify these policies as the needs of the public and the resources of the library change and evolve. These policies will be communicated to the public by postings in the library, display on the library web page and in other library marketing publications as needed.
As a courtesy, patrons can receive email reminder notices about their account.
Those who have supplied their email addresses to the Lending staff will get an email reminder notice one day before their items are due. When necessary, they will be sent email overdue notices if the item is still outstanding at 1 and 6 weeks.
We recommend that patrons add our email address to their address book so that their notices are not blocked. Our email address is windsorlibrarynotices@libraryconnection.info