What do I need in order to get borrowing privileges at East Hampton Library?
Patrons from other Suffolk County libraries need only present a valid library card for borrowing privileges at the East Hampton Library.
You must have your library card when checking out materials.

What am I entitled to borrow with this account?
A Direct Access account entitles you to most items in our collection.

Are there things I am not permitted to check out?
At this time you cannot check out item new entertainment DVDs and Videos or Juvenile DVDs.

Can I reserve books or request interlibrary loans?
Requests for items are made through your home library. Visitors from PALS member libraries may place requests for any item in the County Catalog from one of our Online Public Access Computers using their barcode and PIN.

Are there any items not available through interlibrary loan?
New and popular titles are not available through interlibrary loan.

How do I return the materials I have borrowed on Direct Access?
Materials may be returned to any Suffolk County Library. Please note that it may take several days for the item to travel to the East Hampton Library and be checked in.