Library Services - Library cards

In order to borrow books and other items from the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library, you must have a valid library card issued by our library.

If you live, work, attend school or college, or own property in Lauderdale or Colbert County, you may receive a library card free of charge. If you do not meet the above criteria you may receive an Out-of-Region Borrower's card at a charge of $10.00 for one year.

To obtain a library card, come to the Circulation Desk on the first floor of the library and fill out an application. Present a valid photo ID (driver's license, non-driver's ID, student ID, employee ID, passport, etc.) as proof of identity. If you are under sixteen years of age you must be accompanied by an adult who is willing to be responsible for your card.

Library cards are issued at the time of application. You may check out three items at the time you receive your card. When you have returned those items, you will be subject to no check-out limits other than those imposed on any other borrower.

In signing for a library card, you will be accepting responsibility for any items checked out on that card. If your card is lost or stolen, report it to the library staff immediately. You may replace your lost card at a charge of $2.00. Homebound and Educational Accounts may be set up at the discretion of the Circulation Supervisor.

All library patron information is confidential in accordance with the Code of Alabama 41-8-10.