Get a Card
How do I get a library card?
Library cards are free to Derry residents. To get a card, please bring a valid photo ID with proof of residence in Derry.
How do I get a library card for my child?
Parents can get a library card for their child(ren) from birth up to grade 6 at their discretion.
Students 7th grade and up can get a library card with a school ID and proof of residence in Derry.
If I don't live in Derry, can I still get a library card?
If you live outside of Derry you may have a library card for $50/year effective January 13, 2009.
If you present a valid library card from any GMILCS library, you may check out materials from the Derry Public Library.
*Please note that you must have a valid library card from your library with you to check out materials.
What if I lose my library card?
Your first replacement card costs $2.00. Any additional replacement cards
cost $5.00.
Do I need to renew my library card?
Yes: All borrowers need to renew their library cards annually on the anniversary of their registration by
showing a valid photo ID with proof of residence in Derry.
About My Card
How many items may I take out?
Up to 15 items per card
- 3 books on a topic
- 3 magazines of the same title
- 6 DVDs at a time
How long may I have these items?
- 1 week for videos and DVDs
- 2 weeks for magazines and new adult/teen books
- 3 weeks for everything else (adult/teen books, children's books, audiobooks, and CDs)
How do I renew materials?
Materials not on reserve or overdue may be renewed in person, by phone,
or online for one additional loan period. To renew or reserve online,
please see the circulation desk for a PIN number. If you wish, we will
notify you by email when your library items are almost due.
How do I renew materials online?
- Click on the Catalog link from our website
- Click on the My Account tab
- Enter in your library barcode number and PIN
- Click on Items Out to see the list of materials
- Check appropriate box(es) and click renew
How much are the fines per item?
- Adult books and magazines are $0.20/day
- Childrens books and magazines are $0.10/day
- CDs and audiobooks are $0.25/day
- Videos and DVDs are $1.00/day
Requests
Place requests online for items with a status of "checked in" and
we will put them aside for you.
Library staff will pull up to 3 requested items from the shelf and hold them at the Circulation Desk for you for up
to 5 business days. Please note that it will take a minimum of 24 hours after you request a "checked in" item for the
item to be available to you.
We will contact you by phone or email when your requested items are ready.
All items you request must be picked up at the library at which they were requested.
Due to limited staffing and storage space, please limit your requests to 3 items at a time.
Request books yourself from other GMILCS libraries!
You can search for books at 11 other libraries in the GMILCS consortium and request them yourself.
- Search in the online catalog for the book you want
- Click on "Place Request"
- Enter your library barcode and PIN
- Click on "Submit Request"
We'll notify you when your book is ready to be picked up.
For the most part, this service is limited to books.
If, when you click "Submit Request", a message displays saying "Requests are not permitted
for this title", stop by or call us at the Reference Desk. We will be happy to make the request for you.
Due to limited staffing and storage space, please limit your requests to 3 items at a time.
GMILCS is a non-profit consortium of thirteen public and academic libraries in New Hampshire sharing an integrated system, resources, and experience. We work cooperatively in purchasing access to online resources and because we share, we have more to offer the public we serve.
Want to get to other GMILCS libraries?
A valid library card from one of the libraries listed below will be honored at any of the libraries:
Find out what the Common Borrower Card can do for you!
Interlibrary Loan
Items not available at GMILCS consortium libraries may be
obtained from other libraries. Please see a Reference
Librarian for assistance.