Policies and Notices

Borrowing privileges will be extended free of charge to residents of Garfield County in accordance with C.R.S. 24-90-103, and to all Colorado residents. In order to borrow materials from Garfield County Libraries, Borrowers must register for a Library Card.

Borrowers must use a valid Library Card to borrow Library materials. If a Borrower does not have a Library Card in their possession, they will be required to provide sufficient information to confirm their identity before using the account. Family members may choose to link Library Cards allowing them to share Library Card information. Library Card information must be renewed every two years, except as otherwise noted in Library Card Types below. If not renewed, cards which are free of accrued charges and have not been used for a period of six (6) years will be purged from the database.

All applicants for a Full Access Library Card must provide government-issued photo identification and a mailing address. A Limited Access Library Card is available to Borrowers without government-issued photo identification and a mailing address that allows limited borrowing privileges. If you apply online you will receive your library card number electronically. You will be required to show identification the first time you check out any materials from a branch to receive a Full Access Library Card.

Government-issued photo ID from one of the following:

• Driver’s license
• DMV-issued state ID card
• Government-issued ID card
• Permanent resident card (green card)

Alternate identification may be accepted at the discretion of the Branch Manager.

Full Access

• 18 years and older, or minors under 18 with parent or guardian signature
• No limits on number of items to borrow, however, certain types of material may be subject to further restriction to allow for equitable availability in the community

Media Restricted

• 18 years and older, or minors under 18 with parent or guardian signature
• DVD, CD, video games, and other media are not allowed

Limited Access

• No age limits
• No parent or guardian signature required
• No ID or mailing address required
• May borrow only 1 book at a time
• DVD, CD, video games, and other media are not allowed
• May not place holds on items from outside of GCPLD
• One (1) year expiration

Non-Resident of Colorado

• One (1) year expiration

Cards are issued only to individuals. The Borrower assumes responsibility for all items checked on the card. Corporate or institutional cards are not issued. Exceptions can be made by the Library Director or designated representative.

Library cards can be replaced by visiting a Garfield County Library.

All items within the library’s collection may be borrowed for 21 days, unless otherwise noted. Certain types of material may be subject to further restriction due to reasons such as high demand, high cost, or rare/archival materials. Such items include but are not limited to Colorado Collection, interlibrary loan, reference, and state park passes. If the due date falls on a holiday or a day the library is closed, the loan period will be extended until the next day the library is open.

Some items may not be taken out of the building as their physical format is very susceptible to damage; they are often impossible to replace in case of loss; and, they are frequently used as reference sources.