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You may register for a temporary library account that will allow you limited access to library online resources.
Register Now| Specifications | Resident | Youth | NON-RESIDENT EMPLOYEE | Educators | Reciprocal | non-Resident & Visitor | ||
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| Eligibility | Cost | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | Limitations |
| Collier County permanent residents and real property owners | Free | 3 years | ||||||
| Children from birth through 17 years of age | Free | 3 years | ||||||
| Collier County Government Employees | Free | 1 year | ||||||
| Teachers, Home School Parents & Activity Directors in Collier Co. | Free | 1 year (ex. 8/30) | ||||||
| Customers in the Southwest FL Library Network (SWFLN) | Free | 1 year (12/31) | ||||||
| Non Collier County residents | $10 - 1 month $50 - 6 months $100 - annually | Varies |
| Resident | EligibilityCollier County real property owners | CostFree | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | Limitations3 years |
| Youth | EligibilityChildren from birth through 17 years of age | CostFree | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | Limitations3 years |
| county employee | EligibilityCollier County Government Employees | CostFree | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | Limitations3 years |
| Educators | EligibilityTeachers, Home School Parents & Activity Directors in Collier Co. | CostFree | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | Limitations3 years |
| Reciprocal | EligibilityCustomers in the Southwest FL Library Network (SWFLN) | CostFree | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | Limitations1 year (ex. 8/30) |
| non-Resident & Visitor | EligibilityNon Collier Co. residents & organizations outside of Collier | Cost$10 - 1 month $50 - 6 months $100 - annually | Print Materials | eBooks, eAudio, Downloadables, eResources | Internet Access | Inter-Library Loan | Reserve Items | Renewal of Eligible Materials | LimitationsVaries |
General Information Regarding Library Cards
As a library cardholder, you are responsible for informing the library of any changes to your contact information. Cardholders assume responsibility for all materials borrowed on his/her card. Library cards are available at no charge to permanent residents and real property owners of Collier County, and to Collier County teachers and Collier County government employees residing outside of Collier County. Check the Property Appraiser web site for your property listing. If your library card is lost or stolen, notify any branch of the library. The cost of replacing a damaged or lost card for $1.00.
An official valid photo identification is required. Any of the following documents is acceptable in applying:
- Driver’s License
- Florida Identification Card
- Passport
- Other State identification: School/Work Photo Identification Card
This identification must show your current Collier County street address as proof of residency when applying for, renewing, or replacing cards.
If your official valid photo identification does not have your current Collier County street address, one of the following documents must be presented as proof of residency or property ownership:
- Driver’s License
- Check with imprinted name and address
- County Property Tax Receipt
- Voter’s Registration Card
- State of Florida ID Card
- Property Deed
- Mortgage/Annual Lease Agreement
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Telephone listing that includes street address
Library staff will record your street address, telephone number and e-mail address in the Library’s database in order to facilitate communication with registered Library users. See below for Privacy.
Privacy
Contact information provided when applying for a library card is used solely to notify patrons of holds and overdue materials, or other library matters related directly to the user’s account. The Library does not engage in mass mailing, emailing or telephone contact of any library users without their expressed permission, such as Newsletter subscriptions.
Florida Statute prohibits staff from releasing any information about library card holders — including what materials are checked out or overdue and personal information such as telephone numbers and addresses — to anyone other than to the specific library card holder. (Florida Statute 257.261).
If you misplace, or lose your card, library staff will not disclose your card number to you via phone or email requests for your own security.
Non Residents and Visitors
Library cards are available to visitors and seasonal lease holders, starting at $10 per month. Photo identification, with permanent home address, is required; your local address can be confirmed verbally.Youth
The child must be present in the library to receive or use his or her card. Identification of the parent/guardian is required, as described above. Parent/guardian must give permission for their children to borrow videos rated PG or PG-13. Young adults (age 16 or older) may obtain their own library cards. Identification as described above is required.
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