Library Card Information
Library cards are free! They are quick and easy to get, with no waiting period.
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Any resident of Massachusetts, age 4 or older, who can provide an ID proving current address is entitled to a library card.
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Children (4-13 years old) need a parent or guardian’s signature and ID to obtain a card.
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There is no replacement charge for a library card. Lost cards should be reported immediately.
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You must present your card or a photo ID at the Circulation Desk to check out library materials.
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Library cards may be used at any of the Minuteman Library Network (MLN) libraries. (There are 41 MLN libraries as of October 2024.)
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Your library card number and a PIN are required for online access to your account.
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Policy approved by Board of Library Trustees, 17 May 2022

Don't have a card yet, but need access right now? We've got you covered!
You can apply for a library eCard from the Maynard Public Library online! The library is part of a consortium of libraries known as the Minuteman Library Network. This network makes it possible for you to complete a form online to create a Minuteman library eCard.
What are the benefits?
You can use this eCard to:
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Login to My Account in the Minuteman catalog and establish a PIN.
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Reserve items in the Minuteman catalog.
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Use state-provided online research databases within Massachusetts only.
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Access ebooks and audio in our Minuteman digital collections.
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Use Maynard digital collections if you reside in Maynard.
To access the online registration form, click here.
To get a physical library card, which provides in-library borrowing privileges, visit the Maynard Public Library in person. Click here for directions to our building, as well as our hours of operation.
Important notes:
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When visiting the library, please mention that you have already registered for an eCard and bring your card number.
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Already have a card but need to renew it?
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You can renew your card either by visiting the circulation desk at the library or by using this online renewal form.
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Questions? Call the library at 978-897-1010 or email maycirc@minlib.net.
