Get a Library Card

Library Card: How to Get a Card, Borrowing Procedures and Policies

To obtain an adult library card, patrons must present a picture ID with current address and complete a library card application. If ID does not have current address, patrons will have 30 days to bring proof of residence by providing the most current utility bill (water, gas, electricity, cable or telephone). Patrons younger than 18 years old may be issued a library card if their parent's or guardian's signature is on the library card application. Library cards are free to applicants who reside within the Imperial Valley. Library cards are permanent and must be renewed every three years. We honor library cards from libraries in the Imperial Valley and San Diego Libraries.


Borrowing Procedures

In order to borrow library materials, you must present a valid Camarena Memorial Library card. Your library card is permanent, but it must be renewed every three years (renew in person at the library). When you sign your new card, you assume responsability for anything that is checked-out on the card. If you change your address, please notify the library on your next visit. If your library card is ever lost or stolen, it is very important to notify the library as soon as possible, since you are responsible for items checked out on your card.

Loan Policy and Item Limits

Borrowing Restrictions

LIMITS BY MATERIAL 

ITEM LIMIT  LOAN PERIOD RENEWAL LIMIT
 Books

 50

 28 Days

 1

 Magazines & Comics

 50

 28 Days

 1

 Paperback Books

 50

 28 Days

 1

 Language Materials

 5

 28 Days

 1

 Audio Books

 5

 28 Days

 1

 Audiovisual Materials (DVD & VHS)

 5

 2 Days

 
  • Audivisual materials can only be checked out by an adult.
    Materials with reserves on them may not be renewed.
    Materials cannot be transfered from one library card to another.

Fines/Fees

 FINE/FEE DESCRIPTION

 ADULT

 YOUNG ADULT

 JUVENILE

 Overdue fine for books, audiocassettes, compact disks.

 $0.15  day

$0.15 day

 $0.05 day

 Overdue for audiovisuals (DVD & VHS)

 $3.00 day

   
 Overdue fine for audivisual materials returned improperly

 $1.00 item

   
 Overdue for magazines, paperbacks and comics

 $0.15 day

 $0.15 day

 $0.05, up
to $1.00

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