Library Policy

Mission Statement

Brainerd Memorial Library dedicates itself to providing resources and services necessary to satisfy the lifelong learning, reading, recreational and cultural needs of Haddam residents.

The Library contributes to the social, cultural and intellectual life of the community through its programming and outreach activities. We welcome individuals and businesses to explore our services in pursuit of personal, economic and civic goals.

The Library strives to be a symbol of the town, a magnet for the community, a gateway to all the world’s information and knowledge. 

Below are the links to our policies opening in PDF.

Programming Policy

Approved 9-24-25

Material Review and Reconsideration Policy

Approved 9-24-25

Collection Development and Maintenance Policy

Approved 9-25-25

Display Policy

Approved 9-25-25

Reconsideration Request Form

Approved 9-25-25

Privacy of Records Policy

Approved 10-25-89

Public Access to Library Records

Approved: 10/16/95

Policy Concerning Children

Approved: October 23, 2001
Revision Approved: May 28, 2002
Revised and Approved: July 28, 2009

Code of Conduct

Approved: May 22, 2001
Amended: February, 2006
Amended: January 27, 2009

Guidelines for the Use of the History Room for Public Gatherings

Approved  5-8-97
Amended 9-22-98

Internet Safety Policy

Modified 10/03

Modified 4/24/09

Modified 5/22/18

Use of the Library Facility and Use of Library Materials

Approved: June 26, 2001
Amended: November 23, 2004
Amended: March 25, 2008
Updated: April 25, 2008
Amended: June 23, 2009
Amended: June 28, 2011

Community Room Use Guidelines

Approved 5-08-97
Amended 9-22-98
Amended 6-27-00
Amended 11-29-05
Amended 1-27-09

Investment Policy, Objectives and Guidelines

Revised 10/25/11

Revised 6/25/13

Emergency Evacuation Plan

Approved 5-12-99

Revised 6-28-05

Fines and Lost Materials Guidelines

Conflict of Interest Policy

Whistleblower Policy

Approved: May 25, 2010

Donation Policy

Revised 6-28-2011

Policies Regarding Volunteers

Approved: 7/27/99

Policy of Nondiscrimination

Approved: January 27, 2009

Cash Management Policy

Approved June 27, 2017

Emergency Closings

The Library Director will authorize closings on days of excessive weather conditions or other mitigating circumstances. Closings will be posted on the website and Facebook pages.  

Holidays

The library will be closed on the following holidays:
New Year’s Day   Labor Day
Martin Luther King Day
Presidents Day   Juneteenth Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving Day
Memorial Day   Christmas Eve Day
July 4th   Christmas

The library will close early on Thanksgiving Eve and New Year’s Eve.