Borrowing Terms
There are no limits on how many items you can borrow at one time! Picked up more than you can carry? We have bags you can borrow, too. Renewals are automatically applied for eligible items checked out in Amesbury. Items for kids, teens, and adults all follow the same rules unless noted otherwise. Still have questions? Email the reference desk or call the library at 978-388-8148.
| Library Item | Requestable? | Due Back in... | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | Yes | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Lucky Day books | No | 3 weeks | 0 |
| Reference books | No (library use only) | N/A | N/A |
| eBooks | Yes | 3 weeks | Unlimited if no wait list |
| ComCat items | Yes | 4 weeks | 0 |
| ILL items | Yes | Variable | 0 |
| Kids' big books | No | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Summer reading | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 3 weeks | 0 |
| Magazines | Yes | 1 week | 2 (for 1 week each) |
| Digital magazines | N/A (always available) | 3 weeks | Unlimited |
| Newspapers | No (library use only) | N/A | N/A |
| DVDs | Yes | 1 week | 1 (for 1 more week) |
| Lucky Day DVDs | No | 1 week | 0 |
| Books on CD | Yes | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| eAudiobooks | Yes | 3 weeks | Unlimited if no waitlist |
| Playaways | Yes | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Playaway Views | No | 1 week | 1 (for 1 more week) |
| Launchpads | No | 1 week | 2 (for 1 week each) |
| Vox/Wonderbooks | No | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| YOTO cards | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Music CDs | Yes | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Vinyl records | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Video games | Yes | 1 week | 2 (for 1 week each) |
| Museum passes | Yes | N/A or next day | N/A |
| Library of Things | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 1 week | 1 (for 1 more week) |
| Kids' kits (in blue bags) | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Board games | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |
| Jigsaw puzzles | Yes (Amesbury pickup only) | 3 weeks | 2 (for 3 weeks each) |