Library Policies

Borrowing Policy

The Boynton Beach City Library Borrowing Policy was revised in January 2021 to enhance your Library experience.

Computer Policy

All users must have their valid Boynton Beach City Library card in their possession at the time they sign-in for computer use.

Faxing Services

The Library provides faxing services to the public at the Reference Desk, second floor.

Fine Policy

With the exception of laptops, the library will assess replacement fee charges for lost and damaged items or components not returned within a 7-day grace period of the final due date.

Holds Policy

To reserve library material when you are in the library, either go online to our catalog, or fill out a white reserve request form.

Library Collection Development Policy

The collection development policy serves as a guide for selection, acquisition, organization, and retention of materials by establishing responsibilities and a process for addressing Library user concerns.

Local Author Program / Book Donation Policy

How do you get your book on the shelves of the Boynton Beach City Library?

Photocopy Services

The Library provides photocopy services to the public at the Reference Desk, second floor.

Scanning Services

The Library has the necessary equipment for customers to scan documents for free.

Quiet Study Nook Guidelines

Rooms accommodate single groups of up to 4 people. Cubicles are single-person seating spaces. A group study space to accommodate 8 individuals for quiet studying.

Unattended Children

The Boynton Beach City Library encourages children to use its facility and services. The safety and behavior of the child in the library, however, lies solely with the parent or guardian or assigned chaperon of that child, and not with library staff.

Virtual Zone Guidelines

Virtual Zone Users must have a valid Boynton Beach City Library (BBCL) card and be high school students in grades 9 through 12.

Photography and Videography

Program Registration & Attendance Guidelines

Program Registration & Attendance Policy

SMS Opt In

Receive SMS-based marketing messages and Notices from BBCL

Flyers & Promotional Materials

The library's guidelines regarding flyers and promotional materials.

Program Disclaimers

Disclaimers to note about all library programs