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1. How much do library cards cost?

Resident library cards are free.
Non-Resident library cards are $2.00.
Replacement library cards are $2.00. Library Card Information

2. How old do you have to be to get a library card?

Children can get a library card if they:

• Can write their own names unassisted


• Have a parent or guardian with necessary documentation


• Have permission from a parent or guardian

Library Card Information

3. Do you have to be a Signal Hill resident to get a library card?

No. Anyone can get a library card regardless of residency, however, non-resident library card fees do apply ($2.00). Library Card Information

4. How can I get a library card?

You will need to provide two documents with your current name and address. Acceptable documents include:

• A recent piece of mail


• Car registration


• Driver’s license


• Identification


• Personal check


• Utility bill

Children under 18 must be signed up by a parent or legal guardian. Library Card Information

5. What happens if I lose my library card?

You will need to report your missing card to the library and have it replaced. The replacement fee is $2. Library Card Information

6. What is the maximum length of time a book can be checked out?

Books can be checked out for three weeks at a time.

7. How many books can I check out at a time?

An adult can check out 25 books at a time. Children can check out five books at a time.

8. What if I want to keep my books longer?

If there are no reservations for the books you currently have checked out, you can renew them once for an additional three-week period either by phone at (562) 989-7323 (voice mail messages are not accepted), or in person at: 1770 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

9. What happens if I return books late?

Patrons are encouraged to return materials in a timely fashion to the Library so others may enjoy these shared resources. Items not returned within 28 days of their due date will go to a “lost” status and patrons will be billed for their replacement. Patrons will continue to be responsible for reconciling any lost items or fees on their library account by either returning the item(s) or paying the replacement fee. Patrons with a billed status over $10 on their library account fall out of good standing.

10. How much does it cost to check out a DVD?

New Release and Entertainment DVDs can be checked out for $1.50. Educational DVDs are free.

11. What is the maximum length of time DVDs may be checked out?

New Release DVDs can be checked out for three days. Entertainment and Educational DVDs can be checked out for seven days.

12. How many DVDs can I check out at one time?

You can check out up to five DVDs at one time.

13. Can DVDs be renewed?

DVDs cannot be renewed.

14. What happens if I am late in returning DVDs to the library?

Patrons are encouraged to return materials in a timely fashion to the Library so others may enjoy these shared resources. Items not returned within 28 days of their due date will go to a “lost” status and patrons will be billed for their replacement. Patrons will continue to be responsible for reconciling any lost items or fees on their library account by either returning the item(s) or paying the replacement fee. Patrons with a billed status over $10 on their library account fall out of good standing.

15. How much does it cost to check out a book on CD?

Books on CD are free to check out.

16. What is the maximum length of time books on CD can be kept?

Books on CD are checked out for three weeks at a time.

17. How many books on CD can I check out at one time?

Adults can check out up to five books on CD at any one time.

18. What if I want to keep my book on CD longer?

If there are no reservations for the book on CD you currently have checked out, you can renew it once for an additional three-week period by phone at (562) 989-7323 (voice mail messages are not accepted), or in person at: 1770 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

19. What happens if I am late in returning my book on CD?

An overdue fine is assessed per book on CD for every day that it is late. The overdue fine is $0.35 per day.

20. How long can I use a public computer?

Adult computer sessions are one hour long. Children sessions are 30 minutes. Additional time or sessions may be granted depending on the availability of computers.

21. How do I sign up for computer use?

You must present your library card to the circulation staff, who will then sign you up for the next available computer. If all computers are in use, you will be placed on a waiting list.

22. May I print items from the computer?

Patrons can print black and white documents at $0.15 per page.