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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

Books and Audio Materials 21 Day Free Loan
Educational Videos/DVD's 21 Day Free Loan
 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 15 cents per day per item
General Adult Collections 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.

Expired Card : Borrowing information will be verified and your card renewed every 3 years.

Copyright 2002-2010 Alhambra Civic Center Library updated 09/01/2010