Circulation Policies

Library Cards
An Atheneum card is necessary to check out any library materials and to use our "public access" computers. This card may be used at any of the 36 CLAMS member libraries.

The Circulation Desk

Proper identification is need to obtain a library card. A drivers license, passport or International student I.D. will be accepted.

All Nantucket year-round residents, property owners and Massachusetts library card holders are entitled to a free Atheneum card. All other visitors may obtain a card for $5.00 with proper I.D. This card is valid for one year from the date of issue.

Children under 13 must have their application signed by a parent or guardian.

Replacement charge for a lost card is $1.

Fines
Fines are .10 per day on all materials.

Loan Periods
All books are loaned for two weeks.
All videos are loaned for one week.
Maximum fine is $5.00

Renewals
Items may be renewed for the appropriate amount of time, provided there are no outstanding requests for the item.

Reserves
Items can be reserved at the library, by phone or on-line. An Atheneum card and a PIN number are necessary to place reserves.