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| Books, Books on Tape, and CDs | Videos | Magazines | After-Hours Returns | Computer Resources | Research Computers | Interlibrary Loan (ILL) | Meeting Rooms | Exhibits
The Ventress Memorial Library is Marshfield’s Public Library. To apply for a card, bring an ID with your Massachusetts address on it. If you are a new resident and haven’t changed your license yet, also bring a piece of mail that you have received at your new Massachusetts address.

As a member of the Old Colony Library Network, OCLN cards originating from other towns may be used here. If you live in a Massachusetts town that is not part of the OCLN, you will be allowed to apply for a card at our library.

> Books, Books on Tape, and CDs Circulate for 14 days

May be renewed twice unless there is a waiting list.

FiNES are five cents per day.

As an alternative to long waiting lists, some bestsellers are available on a $1 per week rental basis.


> Videos

Circulate for 7 days with one renewal unless there is a waiting list.

Adult card required for videos.

Limit six items - any combination of video or DVD items.

Fines are one dollar per day, per video or DVD.


> Magazines

Circulate for 7 days.

MAY be renewed twice unless there is a waiting list.

CURRENT issue may not circulate.

FINES are five cents per day.


> After-Hours Returns

There are separate book drop and video drop slots available to the right of the front door for your convenience.

Children’s Services.

STORY time sessions for ages 3+. Registration required.

SIGN up twice per year, September and January.

SUMMER Reading Program, Class Visits, and Special Events.

CHILDREN’s Computer available for game-playing. Reservations and parental supervision required.

> Computer Resources

IBM compatible PCs available for word processing, graphic design, and world wide web access.

Computers available on a first come, first served- basis.

Three free first-come, first-served word processing stations.


Free wireless Internet access.

> Research Computers

Reservations accepted, walk-ins welcome, sign-in required. No charge.

Encarta Encyclopedia

Contemporary Literary Criticism

Business Directories

Medical Research

Self-Help Legal

Test Preparation Software

Shakespeare Dictionary

Masterplots Literary CD

Newspaper and Magazine Searching

Marshfield Mariner, Patriot Ledger on microfilm-printing/scanning station


> Interlibrary Loan (ILL)

Patrons may place a hold on items within the OCLN network.

Virtual catalog available for holds at libraries within Massachusetts http://www.ocln.org/virtcat/

Ask about ILL procedure for items not available within Massachusetts.

Overdue fines for ILL items adhere to the lending library’s policy.


> Meeting Rooms

Available for Marshfield’s public interest groups by appointment.


>Exhibits

Rating art exhibit sponsored by the North River Arts Society.

Lobby floral arrangements courtesy of Seaside Gardeners.


Book Nook floral arrangements courtesy of Y’ise Gardeners.

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