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CIRCULATION
The Circulation desk can be reached
during regular business hours at (626) 570-5028
We encourage all Library Patrons to read
the Library Use Policy and
Behavior Guidelines
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 Civic Center
Library card each time you borrow materials. YOUR CARD
CANNOT BE USED BY ANYONE ELSE BUT YOURSELF.
-All patrons are eligible to borrow
Videos/DVDs upon receipt of their Alhambra Civic Center
Library Card.
-Report a lost card or change of address
immediately.
-You are responsible for all items and
fees attached to your card and your child’s card(s).
-To avoid fines, return all items
promptly. If you have fees exceeding $2.00, you will be
notified when you check out materials.
BORROWING LIMITS
-Total of 25 items per card (first time borrowers have a
limit of five items)
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
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 Videos/DVD's |
21 Day Free Loan |
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Entertainment top rental DVD's |
3 Day / $3 Rental Loan |
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Entertainment VHS/DVD's |
7 Day / $1 Rental Loan |
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Digital Audio Player |
21 Day $3 Rental Loan |
LATE FINES (OVERDUE FEES)
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Children’s Items |
15 cents per day per item |
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General Adult Collections |
25 cents per day per item |
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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.
Expired Card : Borrowing information will be
verified and your card renewed every 3 years.
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