Borrow

Library Cards

  • Borrower's cards are issued free the first time.
  • A photo ID and proof of address are required to get a borrower's card.
  • Lost cards are replaced for $1.
  • Borrower's cards for children ages 5 to 11 years are issued in the Children's Room.
  • Children and adults may use their cards in either department and at any C/W MARS participating library.
  • You must present your Library Card or Valid Photo ID for any and all transactions.

Renewals & Fines

  • Most Hudson items are checked out for 3 weeks.
  • Most print materials and DVDs may be renewed once.
  • Your eligible Library items will renew automatically.
  • Overdue Fines for Books and Print Materials are $0.05 per day, per item up to a maximum of $0.50 per item.
  • Overdue Fines for DVDs, BluRays, and Video Games are $0.50 per day, per item up to a maximum of $2 per item.
  • Overdue Fines for Museum Passes have a $5 late fee, not waived on Fridays.
  • Overdue Fines for Launchpads are $5 per day, up to a maximum of $10.
  • Overdue Fines for Library of Things are $5 per day, up to a maximum of $25. These fines are not waived.
  • Most fines are waived for items returned to our library.
  • Items from other libraries may have different rules.

Interlibrary Loans

  • Patrons may request items from any C/W MARS library.
  • Patrons can have up to 20 holds on their account at a time.
  • Items from other libraries may have different loan periods.