Register for a Conway Public Library Card
A Conway Public Library card opens the door to a world of information and entertainment. Use your card to borrow a wide variety of materials from our collections. With your library card number, you may access many of the Conway Public Library’s subscription databases as well as download audio & e-books all from the comfort of your home, school, or office.
Please note: library cards are not required for admittance to programs, use of public access computers, or to borrow the Believe In Books Foundation Red Bags for children.
Who is eligable for a free Conway Public Library card?
Residents of the Town of Conway will be issued a library card at no charge. Persons residing outside of the Town of Conway, but who owns property, work, or attend school in the Town, are also eligible for a free library card. Proof of residency, taxpaper status, employment, or enrollment in a Conway school is required prior to a card being issued. The minimum age to receive a library card is 5.
Non-Resident Library Cards
Non-residents may register for borrowing privileges by paying an annual fee determined by the Library Board of Trustees. All non-resident cards shall be paid in full at the time of purchase. Proper identification must be presented prior to a card being issued. Non-resident cards expire 1 year from the date of issue.
Fees for non-resident cards are as follows: $45 per year for an individual or family
Albany residents may apply for a voucher at the Albany Town Hall to recieve a library card at no cost.
Eaton residents may be reimbursed for a non-resident card by taking their reciept to the Eaton Town Hall.
Northern New Hampshire Library Cooperative Common Borrower Card
Your Conway Public Library card also grants you access to materials at the Jackson, Madison, Ossipee, and Cook Memorial (Tamworth) Libraries. Present your Conway library card to borrow items at any NNHLC library, or browse our shared catalog to request items be transferred to Conway for convenient pick-up.
Signing Up for a Library Card
Adults
Valid photo identification and proof of current physical address must be provided.
Residents of Albany, NH must provide a voucher which is issued at the Albany Town Hall.
Children & Teens
The minimum age to receive a library card is 5 years old. A parent or legal guardian may apply for a card for her or his child. The parent or legal guardian of the child is financially responsible for materials borrowed on the child’s card.
Using Your Library Card
Most Valuable Card in Your Wallet
When borrowing materials, you must present your library card or valid ID at the Check Out Desk.
Keep Us in the Loop
The library updates your contact information annually. However, we ask that you report changes of mailing, physical and email addresses or phone numbers at the Check Out Desk as soon as possible.
Financial Responsibility
Want family members or friends to pick up materials on your behalf or choose their own materials? Go ahead and give them you library card to use. Just remember, you are financially responsible for all items borrowed and charges incurred on your card. If you lose your card, call the Library immediately.
Parental Responsibility
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the appropriateness of materials checked out to their children, including electronic information accessed via the Internet, and for overdue or damaged items.
Confidentiality
All contact information, as well as information regarding materials borrowed, is confidential. Please review the Conway Public Library’s Confidentiality of Library Records Policy for more information.