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Access your new account starting January 30. We are confident that you will enjoy the easy-to-use upgrades and exciting new features in myLibrary Catalog.
The Library is more than books. You can borrow CDs, DVDs, magazines and download or stream eBooks, eMagazines, music, movies and more! You'll find more than 1 million items for you to check out! We also have a highly trained staff ready & willing to answer all your questions & meet your research needs.
Use the sections below to learn more about the library and services available to you with a Library card.
| Get a Library Card | |
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Apply online for a Library card. Click here to download an application. |
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Requirements and Conditions:
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| Type of card | Description |
| Resident-taxpayer | Resident or property owner in St. Charles County |
| Non Resident-Non-taxpayer | Customer does not live in St. Charles County or a reciprocal service area. Cost is $80 Per Year per family |
| Reciprocal Borrower | A resident and/or property taxpayer of one of these library service areas: St. Louis County Library, St. Louis Public Library and the Municipal Library Consortium (MLC) of St. Louis County which includes the Brentwood, Ferguson, Kirkwood, Maplewood, Richmond Heights, Rock Hill, University City & Valley Park & Webster Groves Libraries. Click here for more information on reciprocity. |
| Organization | Business, Organization, Government or Institution Located in St. Charles County. Signature of owner, manager or fiscal officer is required and such person shall be considered as the custodian of the card. Click here for a Business/Organization library card application. |
| School K-12 | Any K-12 school located in St. Charles County may have a school library card (one card per school building.) Up to 100 items may be checked out on this card at one time, and Library District online electronic resources may be demonstrated for students. Click here for a School K-12 library card application. |
| Boarding Students | Students living on the campus of a school or college located in St. Charles County. |
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Your Account
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Renewals
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Placing Materials on Hold
You may place a hold on an item in person, by phone, or online using the myLibrary Catalog. When you place the hold, you will specify the date that you want your item(s) to be available. Your item(s) will be delivered to the branch of your choice. You will be notified by email, phone, or text when your item(s) arrives.
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As part of service to the community, the St. Charles City-County Library District provides meeting rooms for use by local community groups and organizations. There is a wide range of meeting rooms and multipurpose rooms available for reservation. If you are interested in reserving a meeting room, you can find more details here. |
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| Register for a Class or Event | |
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Use our online calendar to browse classess, check date/time/location for an event, or register.
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| Use a Library Computer | |
For more information on branch locations and hours, click here.
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| Print Remotely | |
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If your device is connected to the Internet, you can print to the Library. Your document will be held in the print queue at the Branch you chose until the end of the business day. At the Library Print Station, use the email address used in your user information to identify and print your document. |
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Materials not owned by St. Charles City-County Library (SCCCLD) may be borrowed from other libraries in the United States. Use the myLibrary Catalog to search for your item. If it is not available, adjust the Selected Resources to request an ILL through WorldCat Discovery. For more information or to use step-by-step instructions to request materials through an ILL, please click here. |
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| Schedule a Speaker | |
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Library staff are available to speak to local organizations on a wide variety of topics. Library tours for groups are also available. To schedule a speaker or tour, visit our Outreach Services page. |
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Late Charges Overdue items are assessed at $.10 per day per item for most library materials. The maximum late charge is $5.00 per item. Most Wanted materials are assessed at $1.00 per day with a maximum charge of $20. Different late charges are charged for other types of materials. For a full list of late charges, see the Fees and Charges Policy. Fees
Late Charge/Fee Payment Options:
IT Department – St. Charles City-County Library District To ensure that your account is properly credited, please be sure to include your library card number on the check.
Refunds Refunds may be issued for returned lost and paid items for a period of three months (90 days) following the payment of an item. Refunds will be issued in cash only. Privacy Third party providers used in the process to pay fines and fees via the library’s website are protected by SSL certification, a protocol for secure data transmission. The St. Charles City-County Library District does not collect or store any personal information, or credit or debit card processing data collected from this site. For more information regarding fines and fees, please see the Fees and Charges Policy. |
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Library to You
Let us come to you. If you or your residents are unable to visit the Library due to advanced age, illness, or disability, our Library to You services provides a way for individuals and facilities to receive materials. To receive homebound service or to volunteer to support Library to You, please visit the Outreach Services page or call the Outreach Services office at (636) 441-2300 x. 1640. Referrals for customers and partners are always welcome.
Audio Books on CD
The Library District has an extensive collection of books on CD. The collection includes popular fiction and classics as well as non-fiction. Large Print Books
Each branch library has a collection of large print books that includes a variety of popular fiction and classics as well as non-fiction. Large print books are also available through interlibrary loan if a specific title is not available within the Library District Accessibility
All library buildings are handicapped accessible. Staff are available to help lift books off of shelves, carry materials, or assist in finding information. Classes & Events (formerly Programs)
If a sign interpreter or any special assistance is needed for a class or event, call the branch library seven days in advance. Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library
The Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library is a free library service to anyone in the State of Missouri who has a visual or physical disability and is unable to use standard print materials. The library collection consists of more than 360,000 volumes of fiction and non-fiction books in non-print formats (digital, cassette and braille) for all ages. All materials are mailed free to and from library customers, wherever they reside.
Each library branch has applications for Wolfner Library services. For more information about free library services from Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library, visit the Wolfner Library Website
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Reciprocal lending
St. Charles City-County Library District is a reciprocal lender. We will lend to all libraries in the United States who will lend to us through OCLC under the symbol ZAC. We charge what you charge based on OCLC policies. Libraries with no policies in OCLC may be denied. At this time, we are unable to lend to libraries outside the United States. Materials available for loan through OCLC
Book Discussion Kits
Materials unavailable for loan
Loan period and renewal
The loan period for most items is 6 weeks. Renewals may be granted for 2 weeks provided there is not a hold placed on that item. Borrowing libraries are responsible for paying cost of damaged or lost materials; we do not accept replacement materials in lieu of payment. Contact the ILL Department
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