Get a library Card:
Do you live in Stony Creek? Area residents may obtain a free library card with proof of residence and an ID. If you live in another part of Branford you may also get your James Blackstone Memorial Library card here at Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library. Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian’s name on the card. Library cards are valid for three years. Your Willoughby Wallace Memorial Library card can be used at any public library in Connecticut.
Borrowing Policy:
Most books, audiobooks, DVDS, CDs and magazines are loaned for a period of three weeks. Some new bestsellers are loaned for fourteen days and new DVDs are loaned for seven days. Most items may be renewed once if no other patrons have placed any holds on them. You can renew easily in person, online, by text or by calling us at 203-488-8702.
If you cannot locate an item in our LION catalog email or call the library staff to borrow from the Connecticut statewide catalog.
https://finditct.org/eg/opac/home
To receive text notifications about items available to pick up, items that are due soon, overdue items and eligible renewals, sign up for: Shoutbomb, a text messaging service.
How to sign up for Shoutbomb:
Text the word SIGNUP to (860)345-1307. You will receive a reply asking for your library card number.
Text your library card number (under the barcode). You will receive a confirmation text.
To end all text notifications and cancel your registration, text the message QUIT to (860)345-1307 and follow the prompts.
If you have any questions about your library card or would like to request an interlibrary loan, fill out the form below or call 203-488-8702
