The
Neptune Public Library is pleased to introduce video games to our collection. We
carry video games for the following systems: Sony’s Play Station 3 (PS3),
Nintendo’s Wii, and Microsoft’s XBOX 360.
The
Library has video games with the following ratings as established by the ESRB
(Entertainment Software Rating Board):
EC
(Early Childhood) – suitable for children 3 years and older.
E
(Everyone) – suitable for ages 6 and older (may contain cartoon, fantasy or
mild violence, and/or infrequent use of mild language)
E10+
(Everyone) – suitable for ages 10 and older (may contain more cartoon,
fantasy, or mild violence, mild language, and/or minimal suggestive themes)
T (Teen)
– suitable for ages 13 and older (may contain violence, suggestive themes,
crude humor, minimal blood, simulated gambling, and/or infrequent use of
strong language)
M
(Mature) – suitable for ages 17 and older (may contain intense violence, blood
and gore, sexual content, and/or strong language)
The
Library does not carry video games given the rating of AO (Adults Only).
Borrowing Rules and Fees
All
adult patrons in good standing may borrow video games.
Young adults (14 - 17 years-old ) must be in good standing and have a
permission form signed in person by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or
legal guardian must present identification.
Video games may be checked out for 7 days for a $3.00 per game fee.
Three video games may be checked out on to one card at one time.
Late
fees for video games are $2.00 per day per game up to a maximum of $10.00
each.
Late
fees for gaming instructions are 10 cents per day per instruction up to a
maximum of 2.00 each.
The
patron is responsible for returning video games in good condition.
In
the event of loss, theft or damage, the patron will be charged the full
replacement cost of the video game.
If
the gaming instructions are not returned, patrons will also be assessed a
$3.00 fee.
If a patron is under 18, the parent or legal guardian will be held accountable
for all fines and fees.
Video games may not be renewed or reserved.
Video games may be returned in the book drop.
The
Library assumes no responsibility for damage caused to a patron’s equipment by
the Library’s video games.
The
Library does NOT provide any gaming system or accessories. The patron must
provide their own gaming system and accessories.