Library Card and Loan Policies
Resident Library Cards
Tracy Memorial Library provides three types of library cards for residents of New London. Resident cards are free of charge after completing an application form and providing proof of residency. Resident cards must be renewed every three years. As mandated in NH RSA 201-D:11 an individual library cardholder has the right to privacy regardless of age.
- ADULT: Adult residents of New London (age 18+) are eligible for an adult library card. In addition, any person owning property in New London shall be considered a “resident.”
- TEEN: Teenage children thirteen through seventeen years of age are eligible for a Teen library card. Any materials checked out on this card will be the financial responsibility of the teenage child. Teen cards are for use only by the teenage child.
- YOUTH: Children aged five through twelve are eligible for a Youth library card after completing an application bearing a resident parent/guardian’s signature. Any materials checked out on this card will be the financial responsibility of the parent/guardian, and any information related to overdue materials checked out may be available to both parties. Youth cards are for use only by the child. A parent/guardian may not use the child’s card in place of their own.
Use of Library Materials and Services
- Library programs shall be available to all patrons and visitors free of charge.
- Physical and digital library materials may be used within the library by anyone. In-library use does not require a library card.
- Borrowers are expected to return materials in a timely manner.
- Borrowers shall be financially responsible for any and all lost or damaged materials.
- Borrowing privileges may be temporarily or permanently suspended by the Library Director for due cause, such as: failure to return materials; failure to pay for lost or damaged materials; destruction of Library property; or any other conduct on Library property that does not adhere to the Patron Behavior Policy.
Tired of carrying around many, many cards? Carry at least one less using your smartphone.
Install a loyalty card app (Key Ring or Stocard*, for example).
Enter your card into the app.
Present the card in the app on your phone at checkout!
Note: Taking a photo of your card will not work – an app must be used.
*Stocard can also be used with some smartwatches.
Non-resident Library Cards
Tracy Memorial Library offers several types of cards for households and individuals who are not considered residents of New London. Some of these non-resident cards require payment of a fee. Fees are based on the cost of providing library service, and equity with New London taxpayers. Fees shall be reviewed annually by the Board of Trustees. Unless otherwise noted, non-resident cards must be renewed annually.
- NON-RESIDENT (Household): Upon payment of an annual fee, persons who are not residents of New London may borrow from the Library. One library card will be issued in the name of the applicant but may be used by all members of that person’s household
- VISITOR (Family): Upon payment of a fee, persons living outside of New Hampshire who are visiting New London or the surrounding area for at least two weeks may borrow from the Library. One library card will be issued in the name of the applicant but may be used by all members of the applicant’s family. Proof of local and home address is required.
- Exempt from the non-resident fee are the following, which are treated as individual cards (rather than household):
- STUDENT: Non-resident school-age children who live within the boundaries of the Kearsarge Regional School District (borrowing privileges are for the individual student only)
- TEACHER: Non-resident teachers of the Kearsarge Regional School District. Proof of teacher status is required.
- TOWN: Non-resident individuals currently employed by the Town of New London
- CSC: Current employees and students at Colby-Sawyer College. Proof of Colby Sawyer College affiliation is required.
- BUSINESS: The owner of any business located in New London, whether the business owns or rents space. Proof of physical business address and home address is required.
- NON-PROFIT: The Chief Executive Officer of any non-profit organization located in New London. Proof of physical organization address and home address is required.
Circulation Periods
Fiction and Non-fiction Books/ Audio Books/ Nonfiction DVDs / TV Series
2 weeks
Past Issues of Periodicals / Movies / Selected Reference Materials
2 weeks
Museum Passes
3 days
InterLibrary Loan
3 weeks
Renewals
Most materials may be renewed, if they have not been placed on hold by another patron. Materials may be renewed by phone, call 603-526-4656, by email, or by logging into your library account online. Please include your name and card number in the message.
- Books and audiobooks may be renewed twice.
- New books and DVDs may be renewed once.
- InterLibrary Loan items can only be renewed with permission of the lending library.
- Museum passes may not be renewed.
Fee Schedule
Approved by Board of Trustees September 21, 2022
Copier Machine Fees
$0.25 per single-sided copy, 8 ½ x 11
$0.50 per sheet for oversized paper, special paper, or double-sided copy
Computer Printer Fees
$0.25 per print, black & white
$0.50 per print, color
Replacement Library Card
$1 for lost card
Lost/Damaged Item Replacement Fee
$5 plus retail cost of the item
Non-Resident Fee
$65 per year, per household
Visitor Fee
$25 per year, per household