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1. How do I get a library card?

Any California resident can obtain a Riverside County Library System card. Cards can be obtained at any of the 36 libraries and two bookmobiles in the Riverside County Library System and College of the Dessert Library, Moreno Valley Public Library, and Murrieta Public Library. To get a card you will need to show either a valid California driver’s license with a current address, or 2 forms of identification:
- One showing who you are
- The other indicating your current mailing address in California

Parents or legal guardians must sign for children’s cards. Non-residents of California can obtain a library card for a $10 annual fee.

2. How many items may I have checked out on my account?

First time use of a card is limited to 2 items. Once those items are returned, you may have up to 30 items on your account at one time.

3. What happens if I lose my library card?

Lost cards should be reported immediately as you are responsible for any use of your card. There is a $1 fee to replace a card and I.D. will be required.

4. How long can I keep an item?

All circulating items except for DVDs have a loan period of 2 weeks and may be renewed up to 4 times if there is no waiting list. DVDs are checked out for 2 weeks with no renewals.

5. Do you charge a fine for overdue materials?

Yes, any materials not returned before the end of the 2-week checkout period will be assessed a late fee. Fees are as follows:
- Adult/Young Adult Items - $0.25 a day per item ($5 maximum)
- Children’s items - $0.10 a day per item ($3 maximum) with the exception of DVDs
- All DVDs - $0.25 a day per item ($5 maximum)

6. How do I renew an item?

Please have your library card available when attempting to renew. Items may be renewed up to 4 times, unless someone else is waiting for that item. Renewing can be done via the Automated Phone Renewal at 888-388-0664, by calling the library at 951-693-8900, or from the library renewal page.

7. What is my PIN?

Your PIN (Personal Identification Number) is the last 4 digits of the telephone number you provided unless you have asked for it to be changed to some other number. You will need your PIN to access your library account information online and to place holds on items in the catalog.