An Amherst Town Library card entitles you to access a wide variety of services such as borrowing print and digital materials, accessing subscription online databases, making meeting room reservations and borrowing musuem passes.
Account Types, Eligibility, and Required Documentation
Resident
Accounts renewed: Every 6 Years
Eligibility: Individuals who, regardless of age, identify Amherst as their legal domicile.
Proof of Identity & Residency: Documentation that shows the individual’s name and physical address (not a P.O. box).
Acceptable documentation for identity includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- ID card issued by federal or state government agency
Acceptable documentation for residency includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- auto registration
- checkbook
- recent utility bill/e-bill
- recent property tax statement
- lease or mortgage papers
- posted mail with name of applicant
As a substitute for residency documentation another Amherst Town Library cardholder may attest to the residency of a person in the same household or community (either in person or by submitting a letter with their name, address, and the name of the individual applying for a library card).
In the case of minors (persons under the age of 18), as a substitute for an ID, an accompanying adult who has an ID for the same address may vouch for the identity of a minor and show proof of residency for the minor wishing to obtain a library card.
Non-Resident: Business or Property Owners
Accounts renewed: Every 6 Years
Eligibility: Individuals who own property within the town boundaries and support the Amherst Town Library through their taxes.
Proof of Identity & Ownership: Documentation that shows the individual’s name and physical address (not a P.O. box).
Acceptable documentation for identity includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- ID card issued by federal or state government agency
Acceptable documentation for ownership includes:
- recent property tax statement
- recent utility bill/e-bill
- recent property tax statement
- lease or mortgage papers
Non-Resident: Town Employees
Accounts renewed: Annually
Eligibility: Individuals who work in the Town of Amherst
Proof of Identity & Employment: Documentation that shows the individual’s name and physical address (not a P.O. box), and the individual’s workplace address.
Acceptable documentation for identity includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- ID card issued by federal or state government agency
- work badge with photo
Acceptable documentation for employment includes:
- paycheck stub
- work badge
- letter from Employer
Non-Resident: Students
Accounts renewed: Annually
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled at the Amherst Middle School or Souhegan High School
Proof of Identity & Enrollment: Documentation that shows the individual’s name and physical address (not a P.O. box)
Acceptable documentation for identity includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- ID card issued by federal or state government agency
- student ID
Acceptable documentation for enrollment includes:
- student ID
- official copy of current class schedule
- report card
Non-Resident: Other
Accounts renewed: Annually
Eligibility: Non-residents who do not own property, work, or go to school in Amherst may establish an account for an annual fee. An account for another individual in the same household is available for a one-time fee.
Proof of Identity & Address: Documentation that shows the individual’s name and physical address (not a P.O. box).
Acceptable documentation for identity includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- ID card issued by federal or state government agency
Acceptable documentation of address includes:
- U.S. driver’s license
- ID card issued by federal or state government agency
- auto registration
- checkbook
- recent utility bill/e-bill
- recent property tax statement
- lease or mortgage papers
Institution
Accounts renewed: Annually
Eligibility: An Institutional account established for a nonprofit organization or institutions within the Town of Amherst at the discretion of the Library Director. It is the responsibility of the institution to provide the Library with a list of approved borrowers annually. Users of an institutional account card may borrow circulating library materials for an extended period in pursuit of the institution’s activities. This account membership is not intended for personal use.
Required Documentation: Nonprofit organizations or institutions may request a library card by submitting the following information on letterhead, signed by an individual authorized to act on behalf of the organization:
- A statement indicating that the organization accepts responsibility for any fines and/or replacement of materials
- The names of all individuals who are authorized to use the card.