Library Cards

Who May Apply

Anyone who is a legal resident of Massachusetts or works or owns property in the state and can provide proper identification and proof of present home address may apply for and receive a library card.
A child of any age may receive a card with a parent or guardian’s signature and proof of address.
Issuance of Library Card – Policy

How to Apply

Online Application

Step 1. Fill out and submit this library card application form.

Step 2. How to Complete Registration:

Pick up our full service library card at a Minuteman Public Library of your choice within 6 months
After 6 months, temporary accounts, including item requests, are deleted.
Please mention that you have already registered for a temporary card and bring your temporary library number or a copy of the confirmation email.
When you pick up your card you must present a photo ID and proof of address.
Check your library’s address, phone number, and operating hours here.

Applying in Person

You may register for a library card at the Main Library or either of the branches. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please be sure to bring an acceptable form of identification with you (see below).

What are Acceptable Forms of Identification?

A current, valid Massachusetts Driver’s License or Massachusetts State Identification Card with current address OR one document from Section 1 AND one document from Section 2 below.

SECTION 1 — Proof of identification — current or expired (must include name and photo)

Passport
Alien Resident Card
Government issued cards, such as Military ID
State issued photo ID including welfare, Medicaid or FID card
University or school ID

**SECTION 2–Proof of current local address* (must include applicant’s name)**

Utility bill, eBill or tax bill (dated within the last 60 days)
Imprinted bank check or deposit slip
Official school schedule with applicant’s name and address typed on it.
Official letter verifying residency and mailing address dated with last 30 days from a social service providers, temporary employer that provides housing, or a short-term residence.
Ebills
*a Post Office Box or business address is not sufficient — a current residential address is required.

Children

If applicant is under 13 years old, parent or guardian must provide proof of identification and address. A child must be present for a parent/guardian to get them a library card.

Teens

If applicant is between the ages of 13 and 17 and cannot meet the ID and address requirements, parent or guardian must provide proof of identification and address.

Out-of-state residents who meet the following requirements, may be issued a library card with sufficient identification:

Work in Massachusetts
Attend school in Massachusetts
Own property in Massachusetts
Out of state residents must provide identification showing their home/permanent address.
Property owners must provide verification such as tax bill, utility bill, etc. for their Massachusetts property.
Students must verify their status with school identification and provide their school address.
Out of state residents working in Massachusetts must provide their work address.
Patrons who are temporary residents (such as college students or au pairs) must provide a permanent home address.

Renewals

Wellesley Free Library cards are good for five years. They can be renewed in-person at the library, by calling us at 781-235-1610 ex 1104, or online using the e-Renew form on our Catalog Page. You will be asked to confirm and/or update residence and contact information when renewing.

My Account

My Account allows you to:

Modify Personal Information
Change Password (formerly PIN)
Account Check out History
Renew Items
Pay Fines
Sign up for email notifications, text alerts and SMS.

Passwords

What is a Password (PIN)?

A Password (PIN), is a code you choose to protect your account. It can be any alpha-numeric sequence up to 30 characters long. Letters are case sensitive. It allows you to access your online account.

How do I get one?

Apply in person at the Main Library circulation desk, phone 781-235-1610 or use the My Account feature.

Text Notification

Receive alerts when holds are ready for pick up, borrowed items are about to come due and when items are overdue. To set up text notification:

Go to My Account and enter your barcode number and your password
Go to “Contact Information”.
Email

Wellesley Free Library Policy on Confidentiality

Below are examples of frequently asked questions about how the privacy and confidentiality law may affect your library visit. More information provided here.