Library Fees, Renewals, & Overdues
Many circulating materials can be renewed. Renew materials at the Library by phone at (978) 356-6648 (ext 0) or through our online catalog. You may renew children’s materials by calling (978) 412-8713. Those that are non-renewable are museum passes, binge boxes, reference items, and hot titles.
Loan Periods
| Books | 3 weeks |
| Large Print Books | 3 weeks |
| Young Adult Books | 3 weeks |
| Children’s Books | 3 weeks |
| Paperbacks | 3 weeks |
| Books-on-CD | 3 weeks |
| Music CDs | 3 weeks |
| Playaways | 3 weeks |
| Library of Things Items | 1 week |
| Magazines | 1 week |
| Blu-ray Discs | 1 week |
| DVDs | 1 week |
| Reference Books | 1 week |
| Museum Passes | 1 day (non-renewable) |
| Newspapers | For use in Library only |
| Genealogical Sources | For use in Library only |
| Ipswich Historical Materials | For use in Library only |
Fines Policy and Other Charges
Fines
The Library no longer charges overdue fines for any circulating items. Patrons are billed only for the replacement cost of lost and damaged items. Borrowing privileges may be suspended at all libraries in the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) if fines are owed or materials are not returned. If your account is billed, you can make payment in person at the library, or log in to your patron account and pay online with a credit card.
Other Library Fees
Photocopying
- 10 cents per page (black and white)
- 25 cents per page (color)
Printing
- 10 cents per page (black and white)
- 25 cents per page (color)
Scanning
- Free (please bring a USB drive with you for scanning or see reference librarian for help to scan to email)
Replacement fees of lost library cards
- $1.00 replacement