CW MARS Libraries

Name: CW MARS Libraries
Rating: 3.8 (26 reviews)
Author: Kenneth Cox

your library in your pocket

Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

26 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Books
Developer

Kenneth Cox
Language

EN
English
Size

10.8
MB

CW MARS Libraries gives you access to the shared library catalog for all CW MARS member libraries in Central and Western Massachusetts. To use this app, you must have a library card from a CW MARS member library, and know your password. If you do not know your password, or need a library card, please contact your local library.

Ratings & Reviews

3.8

out of 5

26 Ratings

Okay, but
01/17/2025

Solarium555
It’s helpful to be able to see at a glance which books I’ve taken out from which libraries and see how long my loan extends until. It’s also really helpful to have every library’s address, phone number, and hours listed.But, I strongly wish there was a feature where I could “favorite” certain libraries (from my neighboring towns) and then when I go to look up books, be able to see if the book is available at those favorited libraries without having to make individual searches for the same book over and over again for every single library in my area.When I’m on my local library’s website, there is an online catalog that tells me “this book is not currently available at our library, BUT, the book is available at *these other* libraries,” then it lists out every CW Mars library and whether or not the book is available at each location. I wish this app had that feature in general, but more specifically that it had that feature and that we had the ability to narrow the long list of CW Mars libraries down to just a few chosen favorited libraries. It would streamline finding where I can take out my chosen books!As this app is currently, the only use for me personally is to see which books I’ve taken out, but it would be infinitely more helpful to me if it allowed me to see at a glance, from a single search, which libraries in my area currently have available the book I’m looking for.

Developer Response
Thank you for the feedback. This is a good suggestion.
Okay, but
01/17/2025

Solarium555

It’s helpful to be able to see at a glance which books I’ve taken out from which libraries and see how long my loan extends until. It’s also really helpful to have every library’s address, phone number, and hours listed.But, I strongly wish there was a feature where I could “favorite” certain libraries (from my neighboring towns) and then when I go to look up books, be able to see if the book is available at those favorited libraries without having to make individual searches for the same book over and over again for every single library in my area.When I’m on my local library’s website, there is an online catalog that tells me “this book is not currently available at our library, BUT, the book is available at *these other* libraries,” then it lists out every CW Mars library and whether or not the book is available at each location. I wish this app had that feature in general, but more specifically that it had that feature and that we had the ability to narrow the long list of CW Mars libraries down to just a few chosen favorited libraries. It would streamline finding where I can take out my chosen books!As this app is currently, the only use for me personally is to see which books I’ve taken out, but it would be infinitely more helpful to me if it allowed me to see at a glance, from a single search, which libraries in my area currently have available the book I’m looking for.
Developer Response 08/19/2025
Thank you for the feedback. This is a good suggestion.
Great, with one major flaw
07/27/2023

bluealice22
The app makes it way easier to check my library info than using the website. I like that I can also save multiple library card numbers so I can easily switch between my account and my kids’ accounts and manage all our books, due dates, and holds. The one major oversight is that I can’t find a way to remove an old library card number. We all recently got new library cards and after updating the card numbers for the login, I have both the new and old accounts showing. I can’t remove the old cards and it didn’t just replace the old card numbers with the new ones so now my list of logins shows all the old and new card numbers. Even after deleting the app (which also supposedly deletes all saved data too…) and reinstalling the app, all the saved card numbers, including the old ones, are still showing up. PLEASE make a way to DELETE an outdated library card number!

Developer Response
I am sorry this took so long, but there is a new feature to do it: tap the account icon on the main screen then "Clear all accounts". Then log back in with the accounts you want to keep. I know this is more steps than you would like but developing a whole screen to manage accounts is more effort than it's worth for something you need to do once or twice ever.
Great, with one major flaw
07/27/2023

bluealice22

The app makes it way easier to check my library info than using the website. I like that I can also save multiple library card numbers so I can easily switch between my account and my kids’ accounts and manage all our books, due dates, and holds. The one major oversight is that I can’t find a way to remove an old library card number. We all recently got new library cards and after updating the card numbers for the login, I have both the new and old accounts showing. I can’t remove the old cards and it didn’t just replace the old card numbers with the new ones so now my list of logins shows all the old and new card numbers. Even after deleting the app (which also supposedly deletes all saved data too…) and reinstalling the app, all the saved card numbers, including the old ones, are still showing up. PLEASE make a way to DELETE an outdated library card number!
Developer Response 08/19/2025
I am sorry this took so long, but there is a new feature to do it: tap the account icon on the main screen then "Clear all accounts". Then log back in with the accounts you want to keep. I know this is more steps than you would like but developing a whole screen to manage accounts is more effort than it's worth for something you need to do once or twice ever.
Basic, useful, even kinda cute
09/01/2021

Moi33343333333
This app is so handy and I love the e-library card feature. Search works well. My only request is that Lists could be added like you can have on the web based account platform.

Developer Response
Sorry for the late reply (App Store does not send email when new reviews come in). Of course by now you know we added this feature in version 2.3.2. Hope you like it. Feel free to email kenstir.apps@gmail.com with other suggestions.
Basic, useful, even kinda cute
09/01/2021

Moi33343333333

This app is so handy and I love the e-library card feature. Search works well. My only request is that Lists could be added like you can have on the web based account platform.
Developer Response 12/21/2024
Sorry for the late reply (App Store does not send email when new reviews come in). Of course by now you know we added this feature in version 2.3.2. Hope you like it. Feel free to email kenstir.apps@gmail.com with other suggestions.
Multiple accounts, hooray!
06/24/2020

MitchCohen
I’m so happy you’ve added support for multiple accounts. This will make it much easier for me to track my kids’ accounts. Please consider displaying the card holder’s name in both the account switcher and on the main screen. Right now all I have to go on is the card number, so it’s not easy to figure out which account belongs to which person. Thanks!
Multiple accounts, hooray!
06/24/2020

MitchCohen

I’m so happy you’ve added support for multiple accounts. This will make it much easier for me to track my kids’ accounts. Please consider displaying the card holder’s name in both the account switcher and on the main screen. Right now all I have to go on is the card number, so it’s not easy to figure out which account belongs to which person. Thanks!

* Add "More information" button to Item Details screen * If the public catalog has an alert banner, show it in the app * Fixed bug preventing placing hold on item with part label having a leading space

Version 4.5.0 Mar 30

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Seller: Kenneth Cox
Size: 10.8 MB
Category: Books
Compatibility: Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.6 or later.

iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.6 or later.

Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

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Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages: English
Age Rating: 4+

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