Library Services

Services

Library Cards	Borrowing and Renewals
Returns and Overdues	Reserves and Public-Use Computers & Internet
Inter-Library Loans	Children
Teens/Young Adults	Adults
Meeting Rooms	Photocopier and Printing
Museum and Cultural Passes

Library Cards
Library cards are free to all Massachusetts residents. Identification with a current address and a signature are required. Children 12 and under need a signature from a parent or guardian.

Borrowing and Renewals
Books, magazines and audiobooks may be checked out for 3 weeks; videos, music CDs, and DVDs may be checked out for 1 week. The borrowing limits for each type of material are as follows, with a combined maximum number of materials equaling 15 to be allowed to be checked out at one time:

Books and magazines = 15
New adult fiction = 5
Videos, audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs = 5
Inter-Library Loans = 3

Periodically, we limit juvenile non-fiction subjects in case of a school report. Most library materials may be renewed at the library, or by phone. Inter-Library loaned materials and books on reserve may not be renewed.

Returns and Overdues
Book drops have been provided for patron convenience in returning books and magazines. Videos, CDs, DVDs, and audiobooks should be returned to the desk, as these items are susceptible to damage by heavy books or extreme temperatures. If book drop return is absolutely necessary for these items, you must secure the cases with rubber bands and wrap in a plastic bag before placing in book drop. Be advised, we reserve the right to bill patrons for these materials if damaged after being left in the book drop.

Materials can also be returned to other libraries in Massachusetts via the courier system. Please allow at least one week's delivery time from your due date for timely renewal. Contact your local library for complete details on the courier system.

Woods Memorial Library does not charge overdue fines for in-house items, however, we have a "guilt jar" for overdue patrons who would like to make a donation. We do charge $.25 per day for overdue items borrowed through the Inter-Library Loan system.

Overdue notices are only sent once a month so it is possible that, upon receiving your first overdue notice, your materials may be several weeks overdue. If the item is not returned, a bill for the replacement cost is sent. Failure to return or replace lost or damaged items may result in loss of library privileges.

Reserves and Public-Use Computers & Internet
Reserves may be made on any library materials in person and by telephone. Time on the public-use computers and internet may also be reserved. Before using the computers or internet for the first time, please refer to our usage policy and rules. To make a reservation, call 978-355-2533.

Inter-Library Loans
When you can't find the books you need in our library, we can request them from other libraries. We can also request audiobooks, movies, and music. This service is provided to you through our online affiliation with the Central & Western Massachusetts Automated Resource Sharing, or C/W MARS, network. You may begin searching other library catalogs now, or you may review search tips and additional information about this service. Once you have successfully completed your search, you may then request an Inter-Library Loan by phone, or fill out a form at the library. We limit Inter-Library loaned items to 3 at a time.

Photocopier and Printing
Black & white and color printing is available for a fee. Black & white prints cost $.20 per page and color printouts are $1.00 per page. Color printing is limited to staff discretion. The library is not responsible for "accidental printing", and all pages must be paid for. Please ask for assistance before printing.