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1. How do I get a Library card for me or my child?

New Cards

Eligibility:
New Resident Library cards are free to applicants meeting any one of the criteria below:
Permanent or legal resident of Flagler County.
Property owner in Flagler County.
Flagler County employee.
Student attending school in Flagler County.

Reciprocal Borrower Cards:
A resident of the State of Florida who resides in the service area or county with which Flagler County has established a formal borrowing agreement, and has been issued an FCPL borrower’s card in accordance with this policy. Currently only St. John’s County and Volusia County have reciprocal borrowing agreements with Flagler County.

Registration Requirements:
In order to obtain a library card:

Full-time residents must present his or her completed registration form, and proof of residency including one of the following: Valid Florida Driver's License, Florida State ID, voter’s ID, current rent receipt, checks imprinted with local address, legal mail, state ID, tax receipt, tax bill, property deed, utility bill, mortgage or lease agreement, vehicle registration, county employment ID, student ID, or Library card from reciprocal counties.

Part-time residents must complete the registration form, present a valid Driver's License or State ID plus proof of residency.

Non-Resident Cards:
A non- resident is an individual who neither owns real property nor resides in Flagler County on a permanent or continual basis. Individuals with non-resident status may obtain a temporary card for either 6 months for $15.00 or a full year for $30.00. Applicants must show Valid Driver’s License or State ID and provide local mailing information as well as permanent address information. Military personnel and their families who are stationed in the State of Florida are eligible for a free card with military ID.

Age Requirements
All individuals 18 or older may apply for a library card with proof of residency. Cards will be issued for children ages 6-17 with written consent of either a parent or legal guardian. The responsible adult and child must both be present and the adult must provide proof of residency. Their signature indicates acceptance for responsibility of all materials borrowed against the library card.

Replacement:
Lost or stolen cards must be replaced at a cost of $2.00 per card. Proper ID must be shown in order to replace a library card. Caution: If your card is lost or stolen please report it immediately. Patrons are responsible for all materials checked out on their card until a loss is reported.

Disabled/Homebound Patrons:
Disabled/Homebound patrons may designate a person to represent them at the library. This person will be authorized to check out materials only using the library card of the homebound person. The name of the designated person will be listed in the patron file of the homebound person. The homebound person retains the responsibility for all materials checked out on the card.

Getting a Library Card

2. How many items can I checkout and how long can I keep my items?

Checkout
Patrons are required to have their library card in order to borrow all materials, including items borrowed through Interlibrary Loan. Library Cards are non-transferrable. Exception: Only items on hold/reserve may be picked by another person providing they have the borrower’s library card. Non-receipt of the material does not exempt the borrower from responsibility. Persons who allow friends or family members to use their library cards do so at their own risk.

Loan Period
All print materials and audio books will be checked out for a loan period of two (2) weeks. DVDs and Videos will be checked out for a loan period of one (1) week. There is a maximum of twenty (20) items per patron card, however only five (5) of these items can be DVDs or Videos. Vacation rentals, at the patron’s request, are available for audio books only. A maximum of four (4) audio books for a total of four (4) weeks is allowed.
Circulation Policy

3. Can you get material from another library for me?

Interlibrary Loan
Patrons may use the services of our Interlibrary Loan Department (ILL) for items which we do not own. There is a processing fee of $2.00 per item requested. Although the Library has an almost 100% fill rate there is no guarantee and the fee is non-refundable. All items lost or damaged are the responsibility of the patron. Patrons will be assessed replacement cost plus any other fees as established by the lending Library. Borrowing privileges will be suspended until compensation is made.

Items published within the last six (6) months, DVD’s, CD’s, or other audio visual materials cannot be borrowed from other libraries. We will accept ILL forms either in person or by phone during normal work hours or via email to Interlibrary Loans. Patrons will be notified when items are ready for pickup and will have a three (3) day time frame for pickup unless other arrangements are made with the ILL department.
Interlibrary Loan Request

4. Can I renew my items and how can I renew?

Renewals
Borrowed items, with the exception of items on reserve for another patron, may be renewed either in person, by phone, or by emailing Circulation. If renewing by phone, patrons MUST call during normal business hours, have their library card number available, and speak with a staff member. Voice mail requests will not be accepted. When using email please include borrower’s name, library card number and material to be renewed. Items may be renewed up to a maximum of (3) three times.

Click here to email for renewal.

5. Do you have computers I can use?

Public access computers are free for up to 2 hours per day with a Flagler County Public Library Card. Printing from public access computers only is $ .10 per page. For visitors or non-residents a 2 hour day pass is available for $5.00 per day at the Reference Desk. Wireless access is available. All computer access is filtered. Internet Use Policy