Pursuant to RSA 201-D:11, patron records (titles checked out, contact information, etc.) are confidential and shall not be disclosed except upon request by or consent of the user or pursuant to subpoena, court order, or where otherwise required by state, and federal statute.

Effective January 1, 2026, in compliance with RSA 201-D:11 II-a, all library records related to a minor’s current borrowing of library material shall be made available to either parent or to the legal guardian of the minor when requested by either parent or the legal guardian of the minor.

A parent or legal guardian requesting library records of a minor will be required to show identification and demonstrate that they are the parent or a legal guardian of that minor child. All requests will be sent to the Library Director. This may include: 1) identification that lists an address matching that of the minor 2) and/or that they are listed on the minor’s library account by name. If their name is not listed on the minor’s account, proof may include the minor’s birth certificate naming the parent, or a court order appointing the legal guardian.

The library does not retain records of patron use of library computers or on the Internet. We make every effort to ensure that patron privacy is protected.

Only current borrowing records of printed library materials and audiovisual materials should be provided to the requestor. Library records such as address, phone number and age of the minor will not be supplied. In addition, any records that contain information about any other library users should be edited to remove such information.

Approved by the Board of Trustees: 02/24/2009; revised 04/26/2016; Revised 02/24/2026