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How Do I Get a High Plains Library District Library Card?
Get a Virtual Library card
Types of library cards:
- Unverified - an unverified library
card grants the user the privilege to check out one item,
place holds and access the HPLD databases from home.
- Verified
- a verified library card grants the user full borrowing
privileges.
Who may apply:
- Residents of the High Plains Library District and non-residents who pay Colorado library taxes can get a library card. Library cards are free of charge. A replacement fee will be charged for lost or damaged cards.
Adults (16 and older)
Two valid forms of identification showing a current address within the High Plains Library District boundaries are required for a card. One must be a photo identification, and the other must show proof of current address.
Acceptable forms of picture I.D. include:
- Driver's License
- Consulate Card
- Passport
- Military I.D.
- State I.D.
- School I.D.
- Permanent Resident Card
Acceptable forms for proof of address include:
- Mortgage papers
- Phone bill
- Printed checks with current address
- Utility bill
- Voter registration card
When the patron does not have two forms of identification or chooses not to show photo identification:
- The patron may receive an unverified library card.
- Patron may return with the second form of identification,
OR
- Address a HPLD notification letter to their current address.
The library will mail the letter to the patron. Within 30 days, the patron must present the letter along with their unverified library card to a HPLD library. Staff will change the status of the card from unverified to verified.
Juvenile cards (15 and younger)
- Parents or legal guardians must be present when children apply for a card. The parent or legal guardians may use their current library card with the correct information as identification for the child.
Charges
Your first library card is free.
- Replacement of lost or damaged borrower's card is
50 cents.
Starting April 5, 2010, the cost will be $1.00.
- Overdue items are subject to a fine of 10
cents per day.
- Interlibrary Loan items
have a fine of $1.00 per day.
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