The Somerset Public Library exists to serve the people of the Town of Somerset and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  To protect our patrons, and the materials belonging to us and to other libraries in our cooperative systems, we issue library cards to our patrons.   The rules for obtaining cards at the Somerset Public Library are as follows:   Adult Cards Patrons over the age of eighteen (18) must fill out an application form (in person) and present a picture ID with the current address on it.  If the patron has recently moved, a utility bill may be used for address confirmation.   Children’s Cards - ages four (4) through twelve (12) A parent or legal guardian may obtain a Somerset Public Library card for their child on or after their 4th birthday.  The parent of legal guardian must have a library card and be a patron “in good standing”. Identification must be a picture ID of the parent or guardian, as the responsible party, with their current address.   Children’s Cards - ages thirteen (13) through seventeen (17) Children, ages 13 through 17, who have picture identification, including their current address, may obtain a Library Card without the signature of a parent or guardian.   Children, ages 13 – 17, who do not have picture identification must have a parent or guardian with picture identification including their current address sign their application.  This must be done in person at the library.   ADA Accommodation The Somerset Public Library Staff will make accommodations for children and / or parents or guardians who are disabled.  Please contact the head of Circulation or the Library Director if any accommodations are needed.   As with all Library Policies, this is approved by the Board of Library Trustees.  If there are any questions about this policy, please speak to the Library Director.  4/20/2004     Somerset Public Library Created March 6, 2006 1464 County Street Email:  somersetpl@sailsinc.org Somerset, MA  02726 508-646-2829