How do I get a library card?

Madera County libraries are part of a consortium called the San Joaquin Valley Library System (SJVLS).

The San Joaquin Valley Library System covers the area outline on the above map. You can apply for a library card at any public library within the system, which can be used throughout the system. If you are applying for a library card in Madera County, you will need to fill out an application at one of the county's library branches. You will need to confirm your identity by showing a picture ID issued by a government agency.

Valid forms of identification:

• A driver’s license
• A ID issued by a state of the U.S..
• A passport
• A green Card (Alien Registration card)
• A Consular ID
• A Military ID
• A High School ID
• A local, state or federal government work ID.

Proof of address

You must also confirm your address, by showing a California driver's license or California identification card with your current address. You may be asked to produce other documention to confirm your address, like a utility or phone bill, or mail postmarked within 30 days that shows your name and your current address.

Fees

Your first library card is free, but if you lose it, you will be asked to pay a $2.00 replacement fee.