Maricopa County Library District serves residents of Maricopa County, Arizona. The Library District serves unincorporated areas plus it partners with cities, towns and school districts to run their libraries.
Locations
How to Get a Card
Borrowing Materials
Renewing Materials
Fines and Fees
Personal Computers
Programs and Events
Special Needs
A photo ID and proof of current local address are needed to get a library card. There is no charge for Maricopa County residents to get a card. Noncounty residents can get a card for $40 annually, or $5 per month for a computer-use-only card.
County residents can register for a library card online. This will provide access to our electronic resources through our website. Cards can be picked up at your local branch. Remember to bring a photo ID and proof of address. Register Now.
Borrowing Materials
We are happy to loan up to 50 items per card including a maximum of 10 DVDs for:
| Videos
& DVDs |
7
days |
New
books |
14
days |
| Interlibrary
loan |
14
days |
| All
other material |
21
days |
|
If a due date falls on a Library District holiday or when
the library is closed, the loan period will be extended
to the next business day.
|
Renewing Materials
You can renew at your library, by phone or online.
Renew by phone at 602.652.3080 or 602.652.3000
Access your account to renew materials online. You will need your library card and PIN (personal identification number). Unsure of your PIN? Call 602.652.3000.
Fines and Fees
NEW FINES AND FEES EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 APPEAR IN RED.
| Loan
Periods |
|
| New
books |
14
days |
| Interlibrary
loan |
14
days |
| Videos
& DVDs |
7
days |
| All
other material |
21
days |
|
If a due date falls on a Library District holiday or when
the library is closed, the loan period will be extended
to the next business day.
|
| |
|
Interlibrary Loan Request Fee
For books not owned by the Maricopa County Library District |
$5.00 per item (nonrefundable) |
| |
|
Reshelving Fee
For requests not picked up in 7 days |
$2.00 per item |
| |
|
| Overdue
Fines |
|
| Books,
cassettes, magazines, CDs |
$.20/day |
| CD
ROMs, videos, DVDs |
$2.00/day |
| Interlibrary
Loan |
$2.00/day |
| |
|
| Maximum
Fines |
|
| Maximum
per item (book, cassette, magazine, CD, DVD, etc.) |
$12.00
each |
| |
|
| Card
Replacement Fees |
|
Regular
card
|
$2.00 |
| SmartCard
|
$5.00 |
| |
|
| Other
Charges and Fees |
|
| Non-resident
fee |
$50.00/year |
| Non-resident
Computer-use-only card |
$5.00/mo. |
| |
|
Damaged
materials must be paid for at the cost of repair or replacement
and any overdue fine, plus a $5.00 Processing Fee. |
| |
|
Lost
material must be paid for at replacement cost and any overdue
fine, plus a $5.00 Processing Fee. If material is found
and returned within 30 days of being paid for, the District
will refund the cost of the materials only. |
| |
|
Accumulated
unpaid fines and/or fees of $10.00 or more will result in
loss of borrowing privileges. |
| |
|
Accumulated
unpaid fines/fees of $25.00 or more will be referred for
collection. If referred to a collection agency a $15 fee
will be applied to your account. |
| |
|
A
returned check fee of $25.00 will be assessed, plus any
bank charges, and is payable before loan privileges will
be extended. |
Personal Computers
Personal computers are available for customer use in all branch and regional libraries. A library card is required for computer use. Customers can reserve a computer ahead of time through our Computer Reservation System. All computers have standard word processing and other common programs installed. There is a charge per page for printing. Wi-Fi is available to the public in the following branches - Fountain Hills, Southeast Regional, Northwest Regional, North Valley Regional, Perry, Civic Center, Litchfield Park and George Campbell. Wi-Fi also requires a library card.
Programs and Events
The library's calendar of events lists all the programs sponsored by the Adult and Youth Service areas at all the District libraries. You may browse programs and events scheduled for this month or search for future events. Some of the events and programs
are: story time for children, book discussion groups for Adults,
and numerous programs on various topics for all ages. Programs
are free but may require registration.
Special Needs
Customers who require help locating, using, or interpreting library materials may call the Maricopa County District's Libraries at 602.652.3000 during regular hours of operation to request assistance from Library staff. The library staff is pleased to assist in speeding checkouts or any other reasonable way to make your visit comfortable. Sign language interpretation is available upon advance notice.