Getting a Library Card

Tiverton Library Services belongs to the statewide Cooperating Libraries Automated Network (CLAN). When you

get a CLAN library card, you can use it in over 50 public libraries throughout the state of Rhode Island. You may

borrow items from any CLAN public library by either visiting that library yourself, or by having your local library

obtain the materials for you. You may return materials borrowed from a CLAN library at and other CLAN library.

The card is free of charge to Rhode Island residents, with the exception of Exeter residents, who can get a CLAN

card for annual fee of $25.00.

CLAN cards are available to Rhode Island residents free of charge. Proof of identity and current address is

required. Valid types of identification include, but aren't restricted to, such items as:

	Driver's License
	Car Registration
	Rental leases or receipts
	Welfare cards
	College ID
	Utility bill or receipt

Children under 16 may use their parent/guardian listing in the phone book as verfication of address and telephone number.

Once you have filled out an application and shown identification, you will receive a CLAN card. The card can then

be used to check out library materials. You must have your library card with you to borrow materials. Replacement

of a lost card is $1.00 fee. Old and worn out cards are replaced for free. You are responsible for all items checked

out on your card.