How to Get and Use a Library Card

1. Getting Your Sacramento Public Library Card

2. www.saclibrary.org

3. Library Catalog

5. Documents Needed Photo ID Driver’s License Passport Bus Card Etc. Proof of Current Address Bill Mail Lease Agreement Etc.

6. Juvenile Library Cards If the applicant is under 18, we must see the ID and proof of address of the parent or legal guardian Parent/Legal guardian is responsible for any fines and fees on the card Cardholder Confidentiality

7. Borrowing Policy

8. Borrowing Policy Items can be checked out from any SPL branch SPL items check out for 21 days. Partner libraries have different loan periods 3 Renewals if item does not have a hold Renew Online, Phone, or any SPL branch Item Limits 30 Items 5 DVDs Items can be returned to any SPL branch

9. The Good News Items check out for free! This includes books, dvds, cds, audiobooks, magazines, playaways, etc.

10. The Other News Items will be assessed a late fee if they are not renewed or returned by the due date. The complete fine & fee policy can be found on our website. Simplified Version: Adult SPL Items: $.25/day Juvenile SPL Items: $.05/day Partner libraries may have different fine structure.