How to place a hold on materials:
There are four fast and easy ways to order library materials:
· Order online through the CLAMS catalog
· Download the new CLAMS app on your mobile device (Google Play, Apple App Store)
· Call 508-627-4221 and leave a message with your request. Make sure you leave your full name and/or library card number.
· Email info@edgartownlibrary.org with your request. Make sure you include your full name, phone and/or library card number.
· Need ideas? Check out our Cozy Winter Reads, or click here to browse CLAMS New Titles and Best Seller lists.
When you call or email us, you can request specific titles or even a “Librarian Special.” You can ask for some children’s books on tigers, the latest in a cozy mystery series, or even reading recommendations for someone who enjoys Swedish crime noir. We’ll do our best to fulfill the request, and will contact you via phone or email when your materials are ready for pickup.
Available materials & ComCat
We can only pull library materials that you’ve put on hold in advance. We may be able to fill walk-up requests, depending on staff availability.
ComCat statewide service is now available. Please keep in mind that items arriving from other libraries will take a bit longer to process. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.
We can fulfill holds for books, audiobooks, DVDs, Blu-rays, video games, and Playaways. Other items, such as musical instruments and kits, are not currently available.
Returning your library materials
If you have materials to return, please use the exterior book drop or the return bin inside the vestibule. Please do not leave returned materials on the hold pickup table. We treat the return of library material seriously and must ensure proper safety protocols when handling returns. Staff will direct you to return all materials to the appropriate book drops.
PLEASE NOTE: All returned materials will be quarantined before they are available to the community. That means it may take several days for materials you have returned to be removed from your account.
We have been fine free since January 2020, so you will not incur late fees now or ever.
Questions?
Still have questions? We’re here to help. Please call us at 508-627-4221 or email info@edgartownlibrary.org with your inquiries or special requests.