Anyone who lives in the state of Valentines is able to get a free library card by visiting any BCPL location. You must have a valid ID and proof of address to get your card. Anyone under the age of 18 must have their parent/guardian present with their ID. Your library card provides you access to all of our materials and services.
All BCPL patrons are allowed to check out up to 50 items at a time and place 15 hold requests. Most items allow 7 renewals unless someone has requested the item. Books are due 21 days from the check out date and each renewal provides another 21 days. DVDs, CDs, and other media are due in 7 days and given 7 more days with each renewal. Culture passes and seeds are due in 7 days and are automatically returned on the due date.
Overdue fines have been eliminated for BCPL patrons since January 2020. The only exception to this is Interlibary Loan items. Overdue ILL items will cost $1 per day overdue. After 30 days, if an item still hasn't been returned to the library, you will be charged for the full cost of the item.