Library cards are free for Maricopa County Residents.
Residents must obtain a library card in order to checkout library materials or use the public computers.   Residents need to present a picture ID and  proof of current address i.e., water bill, electric bill, vehicle registration, or telephone bill.

Non-Maricopa County residents can obtain a 30-day computer only card for $5 or a library card with full borrowing privileges for $40 per year.

 Important: Please present your library card to checkout materials

 -         If you are under 18 years old, your parent or guardian must sign your library card application and present proof of current address.

 Checkout Policy
-         Patrons must present a library card to check out library materials
-         Books and audios are checked out for 3-weeks; periodicals, and DVDs for 1-week
-         Initial check out limit is five (5) items per card (thereafter, 10 items per family member)
-         Reference books are for in-house use only and are not available for check out

Overdue Materials 
Library services are based on the principle that patrons assume certain responsibilities to cooperate in providing community resource.  One of these responsibilities is to return borrowed materials promptly so that the materials will be available to others. 

To encourage the prompt return of materials, the library has established a fine as a penalty and as a reminder to those patrons who fail to return materials by the due date.  When materials are not returned promptly, this penalizes other patrons who may wish to have access to these materials within a reasonable time and causes the library to incur additional expenses.

Fines/Fees
-  Books .20 per day
-  DVDs $1.00 per day
- Interlibrary Loans $2.00 per day

Damaged materials must be paid for at the cost of repair or replacement and any overdue fine, plus a $5.00 processing fee.  

Lost material must be paid for at replacement cost and any overdue fine, plus $5.00 Processing Fee.  If material is found and returned within 30 days of being paid for, the library will refund the cost of the materials only.  

Accumulated unpaid fines and/or fees of $10.00 or more will result in loss of borrowing privileges.

Accumulated unpaid fines/fees of $50.00 or more will be referred for collection.   If referred to a collection agency a $15 fee will be applied to your account.  

Interlibrary Loans

How many items may I request?  If you have a valid Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library Cards with no overdue books, you may have 5 active Interlibrary Loan requests at one time.  Active means from the time of placing the order until the item is returned to the library.  Patrons owing excessive fines and/or having any overdue books will not be allowed to check out their interlibrary loan materials until fines are paid and/or books are returned.

What do I pay? Our Interlibrary Loan service is free, unless the item can only be found at a library which charges a fee.  If this is the case, you will be notified before the item is ordered.  If you do not pick up an ordered item by the specified date after being notified that the item has arrived, you will be assessed a $5.00 fee.

How long will it take?   On average, orders arrive a about 10-14 days.  However, it can be much sooner or later, depending on the availability of materials.

How long may I keep the item?   Most items are checked out for 14 days, unless the lending library has specifically set a shorter or longer time period.

May I renew items?   Many item are renewable; however, this is at the discretion of the lending library.

What about overdue fiens or damaged/lost items?  You will be charged $2.00 per day for each overdue item.  A lending library will charge the cost of the item plus any processing fees for a lost or damaged item.

 Returns

-         After hours book drops are available at the library

Internet Access for Children and Adults 
 You must present your library card to reserve a computer.  Non-Maricopa County Residents can obtain a 30-day computer only card for $5 or a one-day visitor pass for $1.00.

New York Time Best Sellers
The library carries most best sellers.    Please call 623-333-2665 or go to my account to reserve a copy.  www.avondale.org/library

Senior and Outreach Services
Our library staff will deliver materials to senior residential facilities & nursing homes as well as homebound residents.  We also provide services to residents who live near the Avondale Commnunity Center.  For more information please call 623-333-2665.