If you know that you do not have a library card, come to the library and fill out a Library Card Application.  Applications are available at the front desk, just ask a librarian!  Parents must accompany children wishing to sign up for a library card.  If you aren't sure if you have a library card or not, ask, we can check for you! 

In order to sign up for a library card you need to know your home address, mailing address (if it is different from your home address), and phone number.  If you did have a card, but have since lost it, come to the library and we can issue you a replacement card for $5.00.

After filling out the Application, the librarian will enter all your information into our computers and issue you your library card!  You do need to keep your library card in a safe place; as if it is lost, there is a $5.00 replacement fee.  Once you have your library card you are ready to check out materials!  We cannot check out library materials without a library card present.

Patron Confidentiality

Patrons getting a library card need to be aware of New Hampshire library patron confidentiality laws. According to New Hampshire State Laws RSA 91-A:5 and RSA 201-D:11, the Chesley Memorial Library protects the privacy of all library users.  These laws prohibits the library from giving out any information regarding a patron's library account to ANY other person regardless of their status, identity, or age, without a subpoena, search warrant, or court order.

Patron Privacy information includes, but is not limited to:

• Borrowing records- including materials currently checked out, on reserve, or on inter-library loan
• A patron's name
• A patron's address
• A patron's phone number
• Any and all reference inquiries made by a patron.
• Computer registration and log on times
• Any other information that can be personally identifiable
  

Further, the Library subscribes to the American Library Association's Code of Ethics. Article III states "We protect each library user's right to privacy and confidentiality with respect to information sought or received and resources consulted, borrowed, acquired or transmitted."