224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301

(802) 254-5290

Hours
Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm

Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm
Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm
Sat: 10am - 5pm

Your Library Card

Sign up or renew online or in the library

This page tells all about library cards and enables online signup for an adult card (age 16+) or renewal of cards for all ages. We’re also happy to help you in person or on the phone.

Are you interested in signing up for a children’s card? Please see My First Library Card.

Why get a card?

While all visitors are welcome to browse, relax, read, reserve a study room and use computers and wifi, a library card allows you to access additional services. For example:

Types of Library Cards

Resident Cards

Free for:
  • Renters, business owners, and property owners in Brattleboro (resident status extends to household members as well)
  • Students who do not live in Brattleboro but are enrolled in a Brattleboro middle school, high school, or Vermont Adult Learning program
  • Temporary Brattleboro residents who are receiving services through an in-town agency, such as the Brattleboro Retreat or Morningside Shelter
  • Temporary Brattleboro residents in extended stays at Brattleboro hotels or motels
  • Groundworks clients who receive mail at the Drop-In Center
One of these forms of documentation is required:
  • Current Vermont driver license or state ID
  • Mail you’ve received at your current street address in Brattleboro (sorry, a p.o. box doesn’t meet this qualification)
  • A rental agreement or property tax statement
  • Proof of business registration in the state of Vermont

Nonresident Library Cards

Welcome, neighbors and distant friends! Because Brooks Memorial is funded by town taxes, we sustain services to non residents through a membership fee.

Rates for nonresident cards
  • $32 for six months
  • $62 for one year
  • $110 for two years
  • Additional members of household for any non resident card: $5 each per year

These fees are calculated by local per capita tax support. You will find that a card pays for itself very quickly, often after a single visit or a few sessions online. No special residency ID is required to obtain a nonresident card.

Organization Cards for Schools, Nonprofits, and Other Agencies

An organization card enables access to library resources for up to six designated staff members Please contact us for details.

 

Log into your account

Log in to place a holds on materials and renew checkouts 24/7.

  • User ID: your library card number
  • PIN/password: the last four digits of the phone number in your patron record

Materials and Due Dates:

  • Most materials are due after 21 days. 
  • New items, DVDs, and magazines are due after 14 days.   
  • Many of the special items in our “Library of Things,” such as snowshoes and museum passes, are due after 3 days.
  • If items are not on hold for someone else, you can usually renew them.
  • If you’re not sure of the due date, you can find it by logging in to your account.

How many?

Brooks Memorial Library does NOT charge overdue fines.

  • The library waives fines on most items (books, DVDs, CDs, magazines, etc.) once items are returned in good condition
  • Exception: special items in our Library of Things, which accrue extended use fees of $5.00/day. Please be courteous to the next patron and return special items on time!   
  • If an item becomes overdue, fines will accrue on your account, and you may receive an overdue notice as a reminder.
  • If an item is lost or damaged while it’s checked out, you are responsible for the replacement cost. Please contact us so we can figure out the cost. We understand that accidents happen even when you’re careful.
  • Downloadable e-books and e-audio do not run overdue, but your access expires on the due date.
  • Please use the after-hours book drops! They’re handy, and you can use them even if your items are overdue. 

Questions? Please contact us. We’re happy to help.

Address

224 Main St, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Phone

(802) 254-5290

Hours

Mon-Weds: 10am – 9pm

Thurs-Fri: 10am – 6pm

Sat: 10am – 5pm