Complete an application at the Athenaeum. Persons wishing to sign up for a library card must present photo ID and proof of current address.

Free accounts

• St. Johnsbury residents and taxpayers

• St. Johnsbury students

• Educators

• Homeschool families

There is a $15.00 annual charge for all other card accounts

• 2 weeks: New fiction and DVDs, Launchpads, Brickmath, Yoto materials

• 3 weeks: All other books, magazines, and audiobooks

• 3 days: All museum and park passes

Renewals

2 week materials and park passes cannot be renewed. All other materials can be renewed up to two (2) times if no one is waiting on the item Renewals can be made over the phone, via email, or by logging into your library account (KOHA).

Overdue Fines

The Athenaeum operates as a fine-free library. Patrons are expected to make every effort to return materials by their designated due dates. They are responsible for all items checked out on their accounts, including the cost of any materials that are lost or damaged.

• The Writer’s Room is for one-on-one or small group study, tutoring, and collaboration. The space can hold 3 people at maximum.

• The room may be booked in person, via e-mail, or over the phone up to 7 days in advance.

• The room may be booked for a limit of 3 hours per day 3 times a week. If a user wants to extend their booking at the end of their session, they may speak with a staff member about this possibility.

• The room may be released to other users if individual or group is more than 15 minutes late. 

• Users must leave the room with their belongings by the end time of their booking.

• Notice of cancellation of room use should be done as soon as possible.

• The Writer’s Room may be scheduled during regular business hours. Users are not allowed in the Athenaeum before normal opening time and reservations must end fifteen minutes before closing.

• Users are financially responsible for any damage to the room or contents.

• Limited technology equipment may be available for use. Ask a staff member for more information.  

• If a user engages in conduct which disturbs the normal functions and service of the Athenaeum, or violates the above policies and rules, permission to use the facility may be withdrawn and users may be asked to leave.