Becoming a Library Member:
As a taxpayer or full-time resident in the communities of Ludlow, Mt. Holly, Belmont, Plymouth, Cavendish, or Proctorsville, you are invited to become a library patron and use our services free of charge. Cards expire annually by system default. We require a photo ID, mailing address verification and a working e-mail. This allows us to ensure we have your most up to date contact information. All Youth under 16 need to have an adult guarantor on the Youth membership.
If you live in a neighboring town and would like to become a library member, the fees are as follows with membership expiration in 1 year. An "Individual" card fee is $25 and a "Family" card is $40. We require a photo ID, mailing address verification and a working e-mail. All Youth under 16 need to have an adult guarantor on the Youth membership.
If you are visiting us - we require a stay of 6-weeks to 6-months. Your membership is classified as "SEASONAL". The "Individual" card fee is $20 and the "Family" card fee is $30. We require a photo ID, mailing address verification and a working e-mail. All Youth under 16 need to have an adult grantor on the Youth membership.
Thank you for becoming part of our library family!
Membership Document Overview:
DEFINITIONS OF "REQUIRED" RADIAL BUTTONS BELOW #1-#4
Option #1: I agree to follow all policies* of FML, promptly pay all fines for lost, damaged or late materials and give immediate notifications of address, phone or email changes.
Option #2: My signature releases my personal information for library service at Fletcher Memorial Library. A field in my record will be checked signifying my written permission allowing staff to leave a detailed voice message with specifics of library items to include titles.
Option #3: My signature ALLOWS any Youth for whom I am Guarantor to use the library's UNFILTERED INTERNET
Option #4: I understand that FML staff does not monitor Internet computer use by Youth.
*Policies (abbreviated on-line under "More") or by request
- We REQUIRE a working Phone# and an e-Mail as both are integral for the optimization of our library catalog. (occasional exceptions) These two contacts are integrated with Hold Notices, Late Notices and Staff Communication functions. Promise - No Spam. ALL patron information is PRIVATE and never shared with anyone - like HEPA for the library world - It's the law!
- IF a Youth under the age of 16 would like a membership a Birth Date AND an Adult Member Guarantor is require. The day a youth turns 16 they become an adult (in the library) and the Guarantor will be deleted from the record. FORMS of ID (We Require a Photo ID and 1 other form as follows):
- For taxpayers, we can verify addresses for Ludlow, Cavendish, Mt. Holly and Plymouth using the Grand List(s)
- Please E-MAIL a photo ID or your license (All ADULT New Members)
- A Utility Bill, or piece of mail with YOUR NAME may be used as a 2nd form to verify your address FMLNEWS@GMAIL.COM
DEFINITIONS OF "REQUIRED" RADIAL BUTTONS BELOW #1-#4
Option #1: I agree to follow all policies* of FML, promptly pay all fines for lost, damaged or late materials and give immediate notifications of address, phone or email changes.
Option #2: My signature releases my personal information for library service at Fletcher Memorial Library. A field in my record will be checked signifying my written permission allowing staff to leave a detailed voice message with specifics of library items to include titles.
Option #3: My signature ALLOWS any Youth for whom I am Guarantor to use the library's UNFILTERED INTERNET
Option #4: I understand that FML staff does not monitor Internet computer use by Youth.
*Policies (abbreviated on-line under "More") or by request
