Welcome to the Raynham Public Library! We’re glad you’re here.
In order to take advantage of all our Library has to offer, be sure to register for a library card.
- Library cards are available free of charge to all adults and children 5 years of age and older residing in Massachusetts. Cards are issued in person at our Main Desk.
- You will need a valid driver’s license (or another form of state-issued ID) listing your current address. If your ID does not list your current address, please bring a piece of mail with your name and current address. A parent or legal guardian will need to present proof of address for a child 17 or under to receive their card.
Looking for online access to ebooks, streaming, and more? Get an eCard!
You have the option to register for an eCard which will give you immediate access to our 24/7 library. If your Massachusetts address can be verified in the system, you’ll receive an eCard that is good for one year; this allows the use of our electronic resources such as hoopla, Libby, and kanopy, and gives you the ability to place up to five holds on physical materials. Please note: you will still need to go to the Library to convert to a full library card if you wish to check out physical items or reserve a museum pass.
Applicants whose addresses cannot be verified will receive an eCard that is good for three weeks; you will need to visit the Library with a valid driver’s license (or another form of state-issued ID) listing your current address. If your ID does not list your current address, please bring a piece of mail with your name and current address.
- Online registrations become active immediately.
- You can place up to five holds of physical materials with your eCard.
- If you are 17 or under, you need to have a parent or legal guardian co-sign your registration when you pick up your physical card.
- You can access our 24/7 library by downloading our Library apps; hoopla, knaopy and Libby. These apps allow you to read digital magazines & ebooks, stream movies & music, and so much more.
- Your card also gives you access to NewsBank, a digital news resource that includes many local newspapers.
Library Cards for Out-of-State Borrowers
Do you work, attend school, or own real estate in MA? If so, you may apply for a Raynham library card. Library cards are available free of charge and are issued in person at our Main Desk. Cards are good for one year from issue date.
You will need a verification of work, school, or ownership of property:
- Out-of-state residents working in MA must provide a paystub with your name and company listed
- Students must provide a current school ID. A parent or legal guardian will need to present proof of address for a child 17 or under to receive their card.
- Property owners must provide a utility bill, property tax bill, or vehicle registration.
Out-of-State residents working in MA and property owners will also need a valid driver’s license (or another form of state-issued ID) listing your current address. If your ID does not list your current address, please bring a piece of mail with your name and current address.
Using Your Card and Borrowing Policies
The Raynham Public Library is a member of the SAILS Library Network. Your library card entitles you to borrow materials from Raynham as well as libraries in surrounding towns in Southeastern Massachusetts. If our Library doesn’t have an item in stock, an item in one of the participating libraries can be sent directly to Raynham at no charge to you. You will be notified when the item has arrived at the Library and is available for pickup. Items will be held for seven days before being returned to their home library.
Borrowing policies vary depending on which SAILS Library you visit, but all items checked out in Raynham are loaned under our borrowing policy.
Raynham Public Library Loan Periods & Fines
| Loan Period for Adult Materials | Item | Late Fee per Day |
| 4 weeks | Books, Audio Books, Playaways | .15 ($5.00 maximum) |
| 2 weeks | New Books, DVDs | .15 ($5.00 maximum) |
| Magazines | .15 ($4.00 maximum) | |
| Hotspots | $1.00 ($10.00 maximum) | |
| 1 day | Museum Passes | $5.00 ($20.00 maximum) |
| Loan Period for Youth Services Materials | Item | Late Fee per Day |
| 4 weeks | All Children’s Materials This includes: Books, DVDs, Playaways, Wonderbooks, Launchpads, Backpacks, STEM Kits, and Toys | .15 ($5.00 maximum) |
| 2 weeks | YA New Books | .15 ($5.00 maximum) |
Fines are waived for Seniors age 60 and up.
Privacy
Raynham Public Library is dedicated to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of our borrowers. We take every measure to protect your personal information and checkout history.
- You have the option of retaining your checkout history, meaning the items you take out of the Library will be saved in the history of your account. Please let a staff member know if you would like to do so.
- If you send someone to pick up your hold, they will need your card, a copy of your card, or a copy of the hold pickup notification email to checkout the item(s).
Accessing Your Account
Your account information can be accessed several ways. You can call the Library at any time, visit our website, or download the SAILS app. All of these methods will allow you to:
- view the items that you have checked out and the date they are due.
- renew items.
- view your fines (which you may pay in person or online).
- place items on hold.
- cancel holds.
- view your checkout history (if enabled-please ask us to enable this feature for you).
SAILS App
Access your library card from your smartphone using the SAILS Network app, available from the Apple Store or Google Play Store.
With the SAILS app, you can put items on hold, check due dates, and even utilize the self-checkout feature which allows you to check out items in the library using your cellphone. Please ask a library staff member if you need assistance.
Placing a Hold
If the item you are searching for is checked out, you have the option to place it on hold. To do so, you will need your library card number and PIN. Locate the item in the catalog and then select “Place Hold.” Be sure to indicate the correct pick-up library.
When the item becomes available, you will be contacted by email, text, or phone. Your item will be held at the Main Desk for seven days.
If you do not find the item you are looking for in the SAILS Library Network, you can check Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat) to see if it is available. ComCat gives you access to many items from across the state that are outside of the SAILS Library Network.
Renewals
- Items will automatically renew two times with some exceptions, exceptions include:
- Items on reserve for other patrons may not be renewed.
- Materials borrowed from another library are subject to the rules of that library.
- Items borrowed through ComCat may not be renewed.
- Need to renew an item? You can do so:
- online at My Account
- in person at the Library
- by calling 508-823-1344
Returns
- Items can be returned in our book drop 24/7.
- Most materials may be returned to any library in the SAILS network (with some exceptions).
- Items that must be returned to the Raynham Library include:
- museum passes
- hotspots
- Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat) items
- Children’s STEM kits, toys, & backpacks
Lost or Damaged Items
- Items that are lost or returned in condition unsuitable for future use will be billed to the patron. Please contact us to discuss questions concerning a bill on your account.
- We do not accept replacement copies.
- We are unable to issue a refund after payment has been made.
