Library Information

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 (for at least 6 months)

- 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

- consular ID with Lee County address (such as Matricula Consular)

- personalized mail (postmarked within 90 days) delivered to an address in Lee County (only for students or others who do not have another valid form of ID).

- a parent of a child under 12 must sign the child's library card to confirm residency

- students ages 12-17 may have their residency confirmed by a parent or legal guardian who shows valid ID or Lee County Library card

Non-residents may obtain a library card for a fee:

Non-residents must show identification and apply for a card in person.  Library card applications cannot be submitted by fax or through the mail. Two types of cards are available:

• Visitor Card — $15 (valid for three months)
• Non-resident Card — $60 (valid for one year)
• Residents of participating libraries in Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee  and Monroe Counties may register for a free Lee County Library System library card to borrow library materials, use computers and use the Download Depot, through the SWFLN Reciprocal Borrowing Program.  (SWFLN stands for Southwest Florida Library Network).  See this page for more information.

Additional Information:

• 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.