Twin Falls Public Library ~ Information for Life

The Twin Falls Public Library has almost 200,000 items, and our collection grows each day. Checking these items out is easy! The Circulation staff is eager and willing to help the process flow smoothly. Below is some commonly requested information.

Getting a Library Card

If you live inside Twin Falls city limits or rent or own city property within city limits, you are eligible for a free Library card. All you need to do is bring in proof of current residence (see list #1 below) and photo ID (see list #2 below).

If you do not live within city limits and you don't own or rent city property, then the cost is $40.00 per year. This covers all FAMILY MEMBERS of your household. Senior citizens (60 and older) pay an annual fee of $35.00. Please bring in photo ID.

Children, ages 17 or under, may obtain a Library card if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, who must sign acceptance of legal responsibility.

List #1: Acceptable patron address verification (MUST include your name!)
     a) Current Idaho driver's license
     b) Current Idaho official ID card
     c) Printed check blanks or deposit slip
     d) Utility bill dated within the last 30 days
     e) Mailed envelope dated within the last 30 days
     f) Current motor vehicle registration
     g) Paycheck stub, within the last pay period
     h) CSI student ID card showing current address and semester sticker
     i) CSI dormitory contract for current semester

List #2: Acceptable patron picture ID
     a) Current Idaho driver's license
     b) Current out-of-state driver's license
     c) Current passport
     d) Current military ID
     e) CSI student card with current semester sticker and picture
     f) Current permanent resident card (Green card)

Loan Periods and Limits

The limit of total items checked out on a card is 50.

All materials can be returned in two places: The drive-up drops at the back of the Library, and the 24-hour return boxes in the Lobby.

Overdue Fines and Fees

All overdue materials are subject to a late fee, which is 20¢ per item, per day. The Library mails out COURTESY overdue notices to borrowers who are extremely late in returning materials. Notices are also mailed to patrons who have $10.00 or more in fines. Service is limited when fines are in excess of $5.00. The fine for a late Interlibrary Loan is $1.00 per item, per day.

Lost or badly damaged materials will be assessed at the replacement cost, plus a processing fee.

Replacement Library cards are $1.00 each.

Overdue Interlibrary Loans are $1.00 per item, per day.

Renewing Items

Items can be renewed only once, as long as no other patron is waiting for it. Renewals may be made by calling the Circulation Desk at (208) 733-2964 ext 100, or by going online to your account. Your pin is the last 4 digits of your phone number. If it doesn't work or has been changed, please call the Circulation Desk.

Using the Catalog

When using the Catalog, the "Quick Search" function is easiest: type in the title, author, and/or subject, and all the results will be items owned by the Twin Falls Public Library. When the list of items come up, click on the title of what you want; this will take you to another page where it will show you the location and status of an item. If the item is checked out, you may place a hold on it. Click the "Place Hold on First Available Copy" button, this type in your complete Library card number and your pin, which should be the last 4 digits of your phone number. If it doesn't work or has been changed, please call the Circulation Desk at (208) 733-2964 ext 100. You will be notified when the item comes in for you.

Interlibrary Loan

If you want an item that is not owned by the Library, then it might be possible to borrow it from a different library. To do this, please give the Reference Desk a call at (208) 733-2964 ext 109, and we will be more than willing to help you out. Only THREE requests can be in process at a time (i.e., you have one checked out and another one requested, you may only request one more). Items may be renewed, but you must let us know THREE DAYS before the item is due.

The service is free, but a $5 fee is charged for items that are ordered but not picked up. Overdue fines are $1 per item, per day.