Getting a Card
All you need to get a library card is to fill out a brief form at the library and present current photo identification (e.g. driver's license, Mass ID) that confirms your name and address
You can also register online and pick your library card up later.
Massachusetts Residents
In compliance with State Regulations, the library issues a card free of charge to any resident of Massachusetts with proper identification and proof of current address. A parent's or legal guardian's signature is required for children under 18 to get cards.
Non-Residents
Residents of other states may obtain a library card for a $75.00 annual fee, which entitles you to all library services. If you are employed by the Town of Seekonk, you are eligible for a card free of charge; please bring proof of employment.
Borrowing Rules
Loan Period
1 Day:
Museum Passes (Fine: $1.00/day)
1 Week:
DVDs
Magazines
2 Weeks:
Audiobooks
New Fiction (up to 5 months old)
New Nonfiction (up to 3 months old)
DVD Sets
Interlibrary Loan Books
Juvenile Holiday Books
Music CDs
Video Games
Hot Spots (Fine: $2.00/day) // Lending Policy
4 Weeks:
All other books
The standard late fine is $0.15 per day per item unless otherwise noted. Library of Things items regardless of check-out time length will accrue $1/day.
Renewals
- Most materials may be renewed twice — by phone, in person, or by logging in to the SAILS e-Catalog.
- Items on reserve for other patrons may not be renewed.
- Items will automatically renew one time unless reserved by another patron. Some exceptions apply.
- Materials borrowed from another library are subject to that library's rules.
- Items borrowed through the Virtual Catalog may not be renewed.
- Requests to renew Interlibrary Loan items must be sent to the Adult Services Librarians.
Returns
- Most materials may be returned to any library in the SAILS system. Some exceptions include Video Games and Hot Spots.
- Physical Museum Passes and items from the Library of Things must be returned to their owning library.
Reserving Items
- You may reserve any circulating item.
- You may reserve items yourself using the online library catalog.
- Library staff are also happy to assist you in person or by phone.
- You will be notified by phone, text, or email when reserved items are available.
- Museum passes may be reserved online or by calling the library at 508-336-8230.