Card Registration Policy
An Avondale Public Library card allows full access to the resources and services available at either library branch or on the library website.
The City of Avondale participates in an Intergovernmental Agreement with Maricopa County which allows those residing in Maricopa County to get a library card for free.
The following policy states the requirements to obtain a card and the responsibilities of library card privileges.
Regular Library Cards
Avondale Public Library cards are free to Maricopa County residents or to those who own or rent a business or property in Maricopa County. Any current City of Avondale employee not residing in Maricopa County is eligible for a card for personal use.
- Individuals who do not live or own property in Maricopa County may purchase a library card for an out of county fee of $40 per year.
- Individuals 18 and older must have an approved state or government issued photo ID that includes a current address. Card registration will include legal name, current address, ID number, birthdate, and contact information. If your ID does not have your current address you are required to provide a lease agreement, mortgage statement, utility bill or utility account viewed online, current car registration, voter ID card issued within the past year, property verification via the County Assessor, or a postmarked piece of mail dated within the last 30 days with your name and address on it.
- Photocopied ID will not be accepted except for official and valid temporary permits issued by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division.
- Please report any changes in your legal name, address, email address, or contact information promptly.
- A parent or legal guardian must present a photo ID with proof of current address as above for a minor (children under 18) to get a card. Both parent and child must be present in order to register for a library card.
- All regular Avondale Resident library cards expire automatically every three years to ensure patron information is kept up-to-date. To renew a borrower's card in person, update the address or other information, the card holder must present identification or documentation showing a current Maricopa County address. All outstanding fines and fees must be paid and/or overdue materials renewed or returned before a borrower's card may be renewed. Minors must be present to renew their cards. Adult in-county library cards may be renewed online if there are no changes to address or contact information and if there are no fines, fees or overdue materials.
Student and Temporary Cards
Students in grades K through 12th, who are county residents, may be issued an Avondale Public Library Student card if they have a current student ID issued by a Maricopa County school recognized and accredited by the state of Arizona. The student ID serves as proof of address. All other required information is the same. The card allows unlimited use of online resources and computer access. Physical materials are limited to five items at a time. No DVDs or items in the Beyond Books collection may be checked out on this card. Students do not accrue overdue fines but will be held responsible for lost or damaged items. Any charges on the account will result in a loss of borrowing privileges and computer access. Address and eligibility must be reconfirmed each school year.
Transitional Living Situation cards are issued to those residing in temporary housing. This includes, but is not limited to, halfway houses, group homes, and emergency shelters. The card allows unlimited use of online resources and computer access. Physical materials are limited to three items at a time. These cards do not accrue overdue fines but will be held responsible for lost or damaged items. Any charges on the account will result in a loss of borrowing privileges and computer access. Address and eligibility must be reconfirmed every 90 days.
The cost of replacing a lost card is $2.00. Please be aware that when you register for your Avondale Public Library card, you accept responsibility for all items on the card, all use made of the card and all charges made against it until your card is reported lost or stolen.