How do I get a library card?
First, you must fill out a library card application form (pdf).
Bring the completed form to the library, along with photo ID & proof of current local address (if your driver's licence is correct, it can serve as both).
All library card applicants must be at least 5 years of age. Juveniles age 5 through 14 must have a parent or guardian signature on their library card application.
When do I need my card?
Your library card is required to -
- Check out & renew materials
- Place holds
- Pick up your holds
- Use library computer resources, including the Internet, word processing, and computer games
Lost Cards & Replacements
Lost library cards should be reported immediately! Each patron is responsible for any items checked out on their card unless it has been reported missing.
Replacement Lodi Public Library cards can be issued for $2 each. Photo ID is required.
Checkout Terms & Fines
| Item Type | Checkout Term | Overdue Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Books: General collection adult & juvenile, juvenile sets with book & audio Audiobooks: cassette or CD |
28 days | 15¢ per day |
| Movies: educational DVDs or videos | 28 days | $1.00 per day |
| Books: Adult new bestsellers, juvenile
holiday books Music: Adult or juvenile CD or cassette Magazines: Adult & juvenile |
14 days | 15¢ per day |
| Toy Kits: Juvenile bagged & boxed kits CD-Rom: computer software |
14 days | $1.00 per day |
| Overdrive downloads (audio and video) | 7 days | none |
| Movies: feature film DVDs or videos | 7 days | $1.00 per day |
Fines & Limits
Library privileges will be suspended if there are $10 or more in unpaid charges.
Maximum overdue fine: $10 per item
Replacement charges for lost items are additional.
- You may have up to 99 items checked out at one time.
- Holds are limited to 75 items
- Due to demand, Lodi-owned movies are limited to 5 per family.
- Toy kits and computer games are limited to one per family.
Returns
During regular library hours, materials may be returned at the library desk. We have 2 bookdrops conveniently located in the circulation desk, and they are emptied several times each day.
Additionally, a 24-hour drop box is provided in the entryway. This book drop is emptied once per day, in the morning when the library opens.
Never leave library materials on top of or next to the dropbox!
Please note that some library materials are not suitable for return in our entryway book drop (for example: videos, CDs). If possible, these items should be returned to the desk during library hours. If they must be placed in the dropbox, these materials should be held closed with a rubber band or placed inside a grocery bag and tied shut.
Renewals
Any patron may make renewals by:
- Stopping in the library
- Using LINKcat
- Phoning the library at (608) 592-4130
Your library card is required for all renewals.