| Library Cards
Free library cards are available to all California
residents. Picture ID and proof of address are necessary to obtain
a library card.
Bring valid identification with you to the library when you register
for a library card, such as a California driver's license or student
ID, and any mail or official receipt which includes your name and
current address.
A parental signature is required for children in 8th grade or younger.
There is a limit of two items the first time you check out library
materials.
Loan Periods
Please bring your library card with you to the library. It is required
in order for you to check out materials.
| Books, Regular Children's Materials,
Paperbacks, Books on Tape, Books on CD and Compact Discs |
3 Weeks |
| New Fiction, Magazines, Pamphlets,
Children's Special Collections, Non-fiction Videocassettes
and DVDs |
7 Days |
| Feature Film Videocassettes
and DVDs |
2 Days |
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For your convenience, the curbside bookdrops
are open 24 hours for returns.
Renewal Periods
Books, Books on Tape, Books on CD and Compact Discs can be renewed
once unless they are reserved by another patron. Renewals must be
made in person with the material present. At this time, phone renewals
are not available.
| Books, Regular Children's Materials,
Paperbacks, Books on Tape, Books on CD and Compact Discs |
3 Week Renewal |
| New Fiction |
7 Day Renewal |
| Videocassettes and DVDs |
Non-Renewable |
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Overdue Fines and Service
Charges
Effective December 2, 2003
While borrowing materials is free, as well as all of the library's
programs, charges are required for certain services, replacement
of lost items, and fees for extended use of materials.
Patrons with overdue materials and/or fines may be prohibited from
borrowing until the account is clear.
| Overdue
Fines |
| Children's Print Materials,
Audio Cassettes and Compact Discs |
$0.20
per day |
| Adult Books, Books on Tape, Books on CD
and Compact Discs |
$0.25
per day |
| Videocassettes and DVDs |
$2.00
per day |
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Overdue Fines are charged up to 90% of the cost
of the item.
| Service
Charges |
Video Viewing Fee
(VHS and DVD Format) |
$0.50 per item |
| Interlibrary Loan |
$5.00 per title |
| Reserves |
$1.00 |
| Lost Library Materials |
Cost of item
+ $10.00 processing fee + any overdue fines |
| Library Card Replacement |
$5.00 |
| Returned Checks |
$10.00 |
| Barcode Label Replacement |
$1.00 |
| Book Cover Replacement |
$2.00 |
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