Library cards are issued free of charge to individuals who:
- Show proof of residency in Lee County
- Are employed in Lee County
- Own property or a business in Lee County
- Are students in Lee County
- Are residents of other Southwest Florida libraries participating in the reciprocal borrowing program
The following are acceptable proof of residency:
- Florida driver's license or ID card
- tax strap number
- rental lease
- receipt for Florida auto tags
- proof of property ownership
- voter's registration card
- printed checks
- declaration of domicile
- utility bill
- work ID or paycheck stub
- telephone book listing in combination with another form of ID
- school identification card
- mail delivered to an address in Lee County, recently postmarked
Non-residents may obtain a library card for a fee. Two types of cards are available:
The charges reflect the average amount that a Lee County resident pays for library services through local taxes.
Children under 12 must have a parent or guardian's signature to receive a library card.
Cards are issued at all locations in the system and can be used at all locations.
Loss or theft of a card, as well as change of address, should be reported to the library immediately.
Regardless of where books are borrowed, they may be returned at any Lee County Library System location. After hours book drops are provided at most locations.