REGISTRATION
Fill out a Library Card Application and bring it to the Circulation desk. Proof of identification is required. Two sources of identification are required including a picture ID and verification of current address.

SUITABLE ID

• Current drivers license or ID card.
• Checkbook or bankbook.
• Current printed bill.
• Current canceled envelope.
• Escrow papers or rental receipt.

POST OFFICE BOX
Library card applicants must show proof of a residential address before a post office box can be used as a mailing address.

CHILDREN'S CARDS
Children under the age of 14 must have a parent or legal guardian sign the application.

LOST CARDS
Lost/damaged cards may be replaced for a $2.00 replacement charge with ID.

EXPIRED CARDS Borrowing information will be verified and your card renewed every 3 years.

LOAN PERIODS

• 21 DAYS--All items except videocassettes & DVDs
• 7 DAYS--Videocassettes & DVDs
• 6 WEEKS--Vacation loans available on request for all items except new books and Videos/DVDs

FINES

• $.25 per day for each adult item
• $.15 per day for each child's items
• $2.50 per day for each video/DVD

Maximum Overdue Charges

• $10.00 per each child's item
• $20.00 per each adult item or video/DVD
• $5.00 + cost of item for lost/damaged materials

Fines in excess of the above amounts must be paid before the card can be re-used.

Avoid fines--Use the bookdrop! After Library hours you can use the outside bookdrop to return your materials. Please use the AV return for audiovisual items. Materials returned in the bookdrop before opening the next day will be checked in as if they were returned on the previous day.

SERVICE CHARGES

IT'S EASY TO RENEW!

• Renew Online
• Automated Phone Renewal: Call 626-296-0071
• Phone: 626-798-0833. (During library hours)
• In Person: Stop at the Checkout Desk.
• Most items renew for 3 weeks
• Some exceptions include DVDs, items on hold or billed
• Fines over $5.00 on a child's card and $10.00 on an adult card must be paid
• Interlibrary loan material. Check the slip taped to the cover to see if renewable

RESERVES

Reserves can be placed on any circulating item except Friends Rental DVDs. Pick up at the Checkout Desk.

• Online: Click the request icon at the bottom of the page containing the item you want to reserve.
• Phone: Call 626-798-0833 Ask for Reference.
• In Person: Stop at the Reference Desk
  
• Charge: $.50 per item.
  

INTERLIBRARY LOAN

Interlibrary loans allow Altadena Library cardholders to get materials from other libraries. CDs and DVDs are not available through this service. The process usually takes from one to four weeks. Up to 5 requests may be taken.

• Phone: 626-798-0833
• In Person: Stop at the Reference Desk.
• Cost: $1.00 fee for each request for Altadena residents and $2.00 for non-residents.

SUGGEST A PURCHASE

• Suggest a Purchase Online
• Phone: 626-798-0833.
• In Person: Stop at the Reference Desk.