In accordance with the state’s Minimum Standards for Public Library Service (MassGeneral Laws, Ch 78, section 19b 1 & 6), the Grafton Public Libraries extends borrowing privileges to the holders of cards issued by other public libraries in the Commonwealth on a reciprocal basis and is open to all residents of the Commonwealth. 

Such reciprocity is not possible when a community reduces or eliminates financial support for their libraries so as to cause reduction of services, loss of certification and/or closing. 

It is the policy of the Grafton Public Library to discontinue borrowing privileges to residents of communities that terminate library services or reduce services below a reasonable level as determined by the Board of Library Commissioners, except when such action is beyond the community’s control (eg. fire). This includes patrons from that community who have been previously registered with Grafton.

Voted by Board of Trustees

Adopted: 6/16/1994

Last Revised:1/5/2010, 1/22/2020