Clinton Public Library

Library Cards

Your library card is FREE! Your card may be used at any RiverShare member library and at participating “Open Access” Iowa libraries.

Who Can Get a Library Card?

From Circulation Policies: Borrowing Privileges – Eligibility to Borrow.

All residents of the city of Clinton are eligible for a free Clinton Public Library (CPL) card. Clinton property owners residing outside the city of Clinton are eligible for a free library card after providing a copy of their current Iowa property tax statement. Children under the age of 14 must have a parent or legal guardian co-sign their card application. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for all fees and bills accrued on a minor’s library card.

Individuals issued a CPL card are eligible to borrow materials from the Clinton Public Library when the following conditions are met:

  • No materials which are more than one month overdue on their card.
  • No outstanding charges in excess of $5.00 have accrued to their card.
     

Organizational Cards

If an organization is interested in obtaining a library card, an official request must be made on the organization’s letterhead from the head of the organization specifying the person responsible for materials loaned. The organization will adhere to the library rules and policies including charges.
 

Clinton County Cards

Rural residents of Clinton County may register for a library card at any one of the six libraries in the county. There are no service restrictions.
 

Non-Resident Fee-Based Cards and Visitors

  • Non-residents who are not eligible for free cards may obtain a card for $50 per year.
  • College students attending local colleges as either residents or commuters are eligible for Clinton Public Library Cards.

 

How to Get a Library Card

Library cards can be issued with identification containing current address. Young children can be issued cards when accompanied by parent or guardian with proper identification. If your ID doesn’t have your current address, please bring your ID with an item containing your current address:

  • Utility bill (electric, gas, phone, cable TV)
  • Car registration
  • Cancelled letter addressed to your name at the address in question
  • Bank statement or checkbook

We will make accessibility accommodations on a case by case basis.

Sign Up Online

Click HERE to register online. You will need to visit the library to receive your physical library card. Make sure to bring identification and proof of address with you.
 
Note: If you are a non-resident, a registration fee will be added to your new account when your registration is completed. You can pay in person (card, cash, and check accepted) or online HERE.

 

Things to Note

Card Replacement

Damaged, worn, and lost or stolen cards can be replaced for a $1 fee. If your library card is lost or stolen, immediately contact the library, so that unauthorized use of your card can be prevented. Required forms of ID are necessary for staff to access an account for a replacement card. Children 13 years old and under must have a parent or guardian present to receive a replacement card.

Change in Personal Information

Please contact the library when there is a change in your name, address, or phone number. To update your notification preference online, log into your account (your password is the last 4 digits of your phone number) and choose Contact Information and Preference.

Your Card is Your Responsibility

You are responsible for all materials checked out on your library card and for fines and charges accrued. 

 

Renewing Materials

Automatic Renewal

Eligible items on your account will be automatically renewed. An item is eligible for automatic renewal if there are no holds, the user has not exceeded the allowed number of renewals on that item, and the item is from a RiverShare Library.

Manual Renewal

Most items may be renewed as long as no one else is waiting for them. The new due date is based on the date you are making the renewal, NOT on the original due date. Library staff can renew items in person or by phone. You can also renew your own items with either of the following options.

Online

Log into your account, then click on “Items Out.” On the right side you will see how many renewals you have left for an item. On the left, click on the check boxes next to the titles you want to renew, then click on “Renew Selected Items.” You can also renew all of your items by clicking on “Renew All Items.”

Automated Phone Renewal System

Toll-Free: 1-888-534-6130
Local: (563) 823-5565