Library cards are available to anyone 4 years and older who lives in Massachusetts or works in Acton.  Anyone who would like a full service library card must apply in person at the Circulation Desk.  Valid name and address identification are required.  AML accepts a current, valid Massachusetts Driver’s license or Massachusetts State ID card with current address.

If an applicant is under 13 years old, a parent or legal guardian must provide proof of identification and address. The child and parent or legal guardian must both be present when applying for the card.

Children may be left unattended at the discretion of their parent(s) for a period of time not to exceed the hours listed below in order to complete homework assignments or special projects.

• Ages 8-10: 1 hour
• Ages 11-12: 2 hours
• Ages 13-14: 3 hours

Children left unattended should know how to reach a parent or guardian, and parents should be aware of the closing time of the library. If the library is closing and the parent(s) cannot be located, the police will be called. When children are left unattended repeatedly and/or for long periods of time beyond the guidelines listed above, the staff will apprise parent(s) of the library’s policies.

Each library card can have a maximum of 150 items checked out at a time.