Library Cards & Borrowing

Library cards are free for Massachusetts residents, employees, students and property owners, age 5 and up. Proper identification is required to obtain a library card. Library material may not be checked out without a card. If a library card is lost, a new one can be obtained free of charge. Non-residents may obtain a card for a fee of $50 per year (see Out-of-State Residents Policy.) Library cards are non-transferable; one card per person. If the library card applicant is between the ages of 5-17 years old, a parent must have a library card in good standing. Parents/guardians are responsible for materials borrowed with a child's card, for all fines incurred, and for lost or damaged materials. 

Books, CD audiobooks, and music CDs may be borrowed for 3 weeks with 1 renewal. Magazines, DVDs, and video games may be borrowed for 1 week with 1 renewal. All items with renewals remaining will auto-renew. The Lawrence Library does not charge overdue fines for these items, but items borrowed from other libraries may be subject to fines. 

Wi-Fi HotSpots may be borrowed for 2 weeks. They are not renewable and overdue fines are $2 per day. Please see Wi-Fi HotSpot Lending Policy for more information. Museum passes are also subject to a $2 a day overdue fine.

Borrowers are responsible for returning the materials checked out on their card. Return items to the Circulation Desk, in the book drop by the front door, or at any CWMARS library (unless otherwise noted.) Items are due on the due date before the library closes. Items returned in the book drop after the library closes will be checked in the following day. Wi-Fi Hotspots and museum passes may be left in the book drop.

Patrons are required to pay for lost or damaged items. We do not accept replacement copies in lieu of payment. Patron accounts with $10 or more of fees or fines will be blocked automatically. 

The library respects patron privacy and does not keep track of what patrons have checked out after items are returned. Patrons can keep track of what they've checked out by turning on Checkout History in their account. Patrons who choose this option are agreeing to allow our automated system to store this data. Library staff does not have access to this information; however, it is subject to all applicable local, state, and federal laws, and under those laws, could be examined by law enforcement authorities without your permission. 

Library Card & Borrowing Policy

What We Offer

Lawrence Library offers a wide variety of resources and services to the residents of Pepperell and the surrounding area. The library collection has over 71,500 items, including:

  • 60,000+ books
  • 5,500+ DVDs
  • 3,300+ audiobooks
  • 2,000+ music CDs
  • 330+ video games (Nintendo, Xbox, PlayStation)
  • 40+ print magazines
  • 6 WiFi Hotspots

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