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A world of discovery is just a library card away!

Tewksbury Public Library services are available to anyone who enters the building; a valid library card or identification is required to take materials out of the building. For the fastest service, an individual should present their own library card each time materials are checked out. If the individual forgets to bring their library card, the individual can present government-issued photo identification in lieu of the library card. Each library card holder must comply with any borrowing restrictions linked to the borrower's card. Residents of other Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) libraries must present a current, valid library card or identification from their hometown library. Please see our Library Card Policy for complete details about acquiring and using a TPL Library Card.

The Tewksbury Library is a member of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC), which is made up of 35 libraries in Massachusetts' Merrimack Valley.

How to get a library card: 

  • Stop by the Circulation Desk during regular operating hours with identification showing your name and current address and complete a short library card application form. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when applying for a library card.

  • Print and fill out a Library Card Application Form (para español, haga clic aquí) and bring it to the Circulation Desk with identification showing your name and current address. Children under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian when applying for a library card.

How to get an eCard: 

  • Complete the online eCard application here

    • An eCard is a Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) library card that allows you immediate access to electronic resources, such as e-books, e-audiobooks, e-magazines, streaming music and video, and databases.This eCard is for patrons who do not already have an MVLC library card.

    • You are eligible to apply for an MVLC library eCard if you are a resident of Massachusetts, and do not currently have a library card from an MVLC member library.

If you are unsure of your library card number and/or pin, please contact the Circulation Desk at 978-640-4490, ext. 202 to speak with a staff member about gaining access.