Borrowing
Check out books, magazines, music, movies, eBooks and more using your Library card! Find what you’re looking for by searching the various Library catalogs below.
Minuteman Library Network
The Sherborn Library is a member of the Minuteman Library Network (MLN). Your Library card entitles you to borrow materials from the Sherborn Library as well as 40 other public and academic libraries. If you don’t see what you are looking for, we may still be able to get the item thru the Commonwealth Catalog or InterLibrary Loan.
Get a Library Card
New to town or lost your card? It's easy to register for a new card. Apply in person or online. To find out more about ID and address verification look here.
How to Schedule a Curbside Pickup
The Library will place items outside the Library for whomever requests it.
- Request items through the Minuteman catalog or by calling the Library (508) 653-0770.
- Once the item(s) have arrived, email the Library to schedule a Curbside Pickup: sherborn@minlib.net
eBooks, eAudio & More
Access downloadable eBooks, eAudiobooks, magazine, movies and music for free! Check out the catalogs below to search for e-content.
Freegal
Permanent downloads of three songs per week from the Sony Music Entertainment Collection of more than 11 million songs. An app is required for mobile devices.
Freading
E-book collection allowing multi-user access with no waiting. Collection of over 20,000 titles from small and independent publishers. An app is required for mobile devices.
hoopla
Film, music and audiobooks to stream or temporarily download, with no waiting.
OverDrive
A collection of more than 2 million popular audiobooks, e-books and videos. An app is required for mobile devices.
Commonwealth Catalog & InterLibrary Loan
When materials are not available thru the Minuteman Library Network catalog, we may be able to get the item(s) you’re looking for via the Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat) or the InterLibrary Loan (ILL) system. For assistance, please call the Library or fill out and submit the form below.
Commonwealth Catalog (ComCat)
The Commonwealth Catalog extends your search beyond the Minuteman Library’s resources. In one easy step, you can search through millions of items at participating libraries across Massachusetts to find the books, DVDs, and music you’re looking for. Make a request and it will be delivered right to your local Library for quick pickup.
Please search the Minuteman catalog first. If the material you want is not available in the catalog, please login to use the Commonwealth Catalog. For assistance, please contact the Library.
InterLibrary Loan (ILL)
Materials, including books, DVDs, music, articles and more, not available thru the Minuteman Library Network or Commonwealth Catalog, may be available thru an InterLibrary Loan request. Please fill out the form below or contact the Library for assistance.
When filling out the form, please provide as much information as possible about the item. The request will be processed by a Librarian. If we have any questions about the request, we will contact you via email or phone. Please allow at least 2 weeks to receive this item. Articles usually arrive within a few days. You will be contacted as soon as your item has arrived. If we are unable to obtain the item, we will contact you as well. Any questions please call: (508) 653-0770.