LIBRARY CARDS
Any Southern California resident can apply for a free card. Complete an
application form and present a valid
photo identification (Driver's license, Passport or Student ID) and
proof of your current address ( utility bill, rent receipt, etc.) at the checkout desk.
For Teacher cards, you must show proof of teaching employment, teach in Alhambra, or live in Alhambra.
For Children’s cards, children from Preschool through 8th grade must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.
BORROWING GUIDELINES
- Present your Alhambra Public Library card each time you borrow materials. YOUR CARD
CANNOT BE USED BY ANYONE ELSE BUT
YOURSELF.
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All patrons are eligible to borrow Videos/DVDs upon receipt of their Alhambra Public Library Card.
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Report a lost card or change of address immediately.
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You are responsible for all items and fees attached to your card and your child’s
card(s).
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To avoid fines, return all items promptly. If you have fees exceeding $2.00, you will be notified when you check out
materials.
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Borrowing Guidelines
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BORROWING LIMITS
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Total of 25 items per card (first time borrowers have a limit of five items)
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Fiction and Non Fiction Borrowing Limits:
5 items per author or subject
5 items by format or collection (Genre Fiction, Audios, CDs, Videos, DVDs, etc.)
except for digital audio players, limit : 3
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Classroom Teacher Limits:
30 items per teacher card (Fines charged for late items)
LOAN PERIODS
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Books and Audio Materials |
21 Day Free Loan |
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Educational VHS/DVD's |
21 Day Free Loan |
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Entertainment Top Rental DVD's |
3 Day $3 Rental Loan |
| Entertainment
VHS/DVD's |
7 Day $1 Rental Loan |
| Digital Audio Player |
21 Day $3 Rental Loan |
LATE FINES (OVERDUE FEES)
| Children’s Items |
10 cents per
day per item |
| General Adult Collections |
20 cents per day per item |
| Rental/Books |
25 cents per day per item |
| Entertainment Videos/DVDs/Digital Audio
Player: |
$1.00 per day per item |
For renewal information
click here
LOST AND MISSING BOOKS
If an item is lost, or if you believe an overdue item was returned, contact the Circulation Department at (626) 570 - 5028.
The Library will assist you in locating missing items. Unresolved fines and/or fees will be attached to your library account.
Failure to return Library materials may result in a referral to the City’s Collection Agency. If you notice a damaged item,
please bring it to the attention of Staff.
OTHER FEES
Holds: A 50 cent reserve fee is
charged to your Library card for books, Audio and Rental Book
Collections. No Reserves on Entertainment DVDs & Videos.
Lost/Damaged Items: Non returned items will be billed for the replacement cost plus a $10.00 processing fee. Damaged items
will be billed for cost-of-repair, or replacement and processing fee.
Collection Agency: Items not returned in 60 days are referred to the city’s collection agency. A $15.00 collection fee will
be assessed for recovery costs.
LOST CARDS/ CARD LOOKUP
Library Card Lookup :
Available for 50 cents for current Library card holders in good standing whom
have forgotten
their card and wish to borrow materials.
Lost/Damaged Card : A $2 replacement
charge for a first lost or damaged card; $5 replacement charge for a
second or third lost card. their card and wish to borrow materials.
Expired Card : Borrowing
information will be verified and your card renewed every 3 years.
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