Actually,
surprise, we don't have library cards!! We register you, but don't ask
that you remember a card or a number - just your name!
There are no fees for Lyme residents, Lyme taxpayers, and Lyme town employees to borrow any of our materials.
The library charges $25 per year per family for non-resident borrowing privileges.
Children
under 14 may register as an individual or as a member of a Family
Account. New Hampshire has one of the strongest library patron
confidentiality laws in the country and that law applies to all,
regardless of age. A parent may sign a form giving a child permission
to have his/her own library account, recognizing that all information
about overdues, lost books, etc. will only be shared with the child.
The other, and more common, option is to register as a family.
Information on a Family Account is privy to anyone on the account.
Borrowing Materials (our rules!)
Books, magazines and audiobooks (CD or cassette) are lent for 3 weeks. Videos (DVD or VHS) are lent for 1 week.
No
fines! We'll call you if someone has requested a book you have
overdue. We do have a pink pig in which you can put conscience money!
Interlibrary Loan
Interlibrary
Loan requests are accepted by phone or in person. The New Hampshire
State Library maintains the database of the materials (books, CDs and
DVDs) in all NH public libraries, some high school libraries, and
public NH colleges. This database is affectionately called NHU-PAC by
librarians. Lyme patrons may access this database,
but requests for these books must be made through the patron's local
public library. These books are delivered to the Lyme Library on
Mondays and Thursdays via a van service organized by the NH State
Library.
Additionally, if the item requested is not in NHU-PAC,
the library uses the State's Interlibrary Loan protocol, first
requesting the book from public, then private libraries in NH, and then
public and private libraries outside the State. Some out-of-state
libraries have fees associated with Interlibrary Loan. Lyme Library
staff will advise a patron if the cost exceeds $5.
Services to Homebound and Handicapped
The library is handicapped accessible. The library will also deliver any library materials, including audio, video and large print titles.
Additionally
the New Hampshire State Library administers the Talking Book Program
for New Hampshire residents who are physically unable to see, handle or
process printed material comfortably. More information about this
program is at www.nh.gov/nhsl/talking_books or call the Lyme Library.