Library Services

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

How to Get a Card

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 $50 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

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)

Holds 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.

Interlibrary Loan

With the exception of new books and media, any book unavailable at MCLD Libraries may be requested from other libraries, via an Interlibrary loan requests. There is a $5 fee per request. If the loaning library charges MCLD a fee to borrow, that fee must also be paid by the requesting customer. There are no refunds.

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 at some of our branches 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: El Mirage Branch, Fountain Hills Branch, Gila Bend Branch, Goodyear Branch, Litchfield Park Branch, North Valley Regional, Northwest Regional, Perry Branch, Queen Creek Branch, Robson Branch, Southeast Regional, Sun City Branch. 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.