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	Change My Pin #? Get a Library Card? Renew a Book? Place a Hold? Find an eBook? Download an Audiobook, eBook, or Music? Access an eMagazine? Find Library Events? Contact the Library? Become a Friend of the Library? Apply to Work at the Library? Access Computers at the Library?

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With Your Library Card You Can...

Check out library materials
Use the public computers
Place a hold request
Download audiobooks, music or eBooks (see our digital collections)
Access electronic tools for research, learning or job-hunting (search our databases), or watching streaming videos (watch a video)
Use the self-checkout station
Renew materials you have checked out
Review your account information
Your library card is required for all transactions. Thank you for bringing your card each time you visit the Irving Public Library.

As a Cardholder You Agree To...


	Accept responsibility for any use of the library card Follow all library policies and procedures in effect Present the library card for all account transactions Return all borrowed matierals on time Pay all fees or charges on the library card Report a lost or stolen card Promptly report any change of address, phone or e-mail

How To Get a Library Card


	To apply for a card, you must show two forms of identification. The two forms of identification consist of an address ID and a photo ID. A list of acceptable identification is located here.

Loan Periods and Limits


	New Library Card Limits: For the first 90 days, new library cardholders can checkout up to five items, which can include up to two DVDs, at a time. After 90 days, customers with no overdue items on their account who have not incurred any charges may request an upgrade to a Full Privilege card. Full Privilege Library Card Limits: Once upgraded to full privileges, the checkout limit increases to 50 items, with the following limits: Five DVDs Five Digital Downloads 10 Magazines Two Bluebonnet Award Books Two Book Buddies Two Stories-to-Go kits Two Book-Gab-to-Go Kits (for registered Book Clubs) Loan Periods: Movies and items in high demand, such as bestsellers, check out for 10 days. All other items check out for 21 days.

Library Card Policies


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	Click here to print the Library Card Information brochure.

Irving Public Library Card Types


	Full Access Card Youth Card Computer Use Only Card Homebound Card Corporate Card TexShare Card

TexShare, A Program of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission

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