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 How to Get a Library Card


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:

 

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)*

 

*The charges reflect the average amount that a Lee County resident pays for library services through local taxes.


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.
     

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