Patron Privacy Statement

Dear Ossipee Library Patrons,

In an effort to better protect the privacy of our library users, a valid library card or other sufficient form of identification will be required to pick-up items placed on hold starting January 1st 2026.

Holds will only be checked out to the person whose name is on the library account from which the request was made. If you have a spouse, family member, or other person you would like to pick-up holds on your behalf, they will be allowed to do so if you send them with your physical library card. You can also pre-authorize specific individuals by asking a library staff member to add their name to your account as a designated borrower.

With regard to minors (0-17 years), the cardholder and only the parent/guardian who registered the minor for a library card, thereby assuming responsibility for the items checked out on it, will be given information pertaining to the minor's account. Parents should speak with a library staff member to verify that they are listed as a guarantor on their child's account.