Library Cards Policy

  1. Laramie County Library System will not collect PII (Personally Identifiable Information), as defined by the government of United States as “anything that can be used to distinguish or trace an individual’s identity,” other than name, address, phone number, and email.
  2. A library card is your account with the library. You need your library card or library card number and PIN (personal identification number) to check out materials and equipment or renew materials, to place holds, to add money to your account for future payment of printing, fines, and fees, and to access public computers that have internet, databases, and software. You may also ask an employee to look up your account if you present a valid photo ID and verify information on your library account. This is to safeguard your personal information. Internet access is filtered as per the library’s internet policy.
  3. Through signature on and use of the Laramie County Library System (LCLS) card issued under these policies, you understand, acknowledge, and agree to be bound by the policies of LCLS. You further understand that the policies of LCLS are subject to change and agree that in exchange for the consideration of the use of the issued library card, you will be bound by any policies issued by LCLS.
  4. Notice of changes to the LCLS policies will be provided as required under the Wyoming law. Copies of the policies are available at a service point in any LCLS facility.
  5. Responsibility – In return for the right and privilege to use the library, you are responsible for ensuring that library materials are returned when due; for paying promptly all fines, fees, damages or losses charged against your library card account or the library account of any minor you have signed for a library card account; and for paying collection costs and fees incurred by the library in obtaining payment of monies or the return of materials owed to the library.
  6. The following describes library card privilege levels and what is required to get a library card.
    1. Adult card (full privilege A2)
      1. You must be at least 18 years of age.
      2. You must supply full identification with photo and proof of address in Laramie County. Address may not be for temporary lodging such as temporary shelters, hotels, motels, campgrounds or similar places of temporary lodging.
      3. Identification must be one of the following: driver’s license (any state); any state identification card that is issued by a Department of Motor Vehicles; military ID (either enlisted or dependents); passport; Magic City Enterprise ID with picture and current address; or birth certificate and original Social Security card for individuals with no picture ID. If the identification does not contain a current address, proof of current address must be one of the following current items: check or bank statement; insurance policy; mortgage document; lease agreement; vehicle registration; tax document; official school document; document from a government agency; rent receipt; pay stub; phone bill; utility bill; doctor’s bill; or any other bill.
    2. If you have a military ID, you do not need proof of address.
    3. Limited card that allows checkout and computer access (limited privilege A3)
      1. Limited to four print materials at a time.
      2. You must supply a photo ID as listed above.
      3. You do not need proof of address, but must have an address in Laramie County that is not considered temporary lodging such as temporary shelters, hotels, motels, campgrounds or similar places of temporary lodging. COMEA Shelter’s Transitional Housing is not considered temporary housing under these guidelines. You must have a letter issued by COMEA Shelter’s Transitional Housing stating that you are living in transitional housing.
    4. Limited card that allows computer access only (limited privilege CC)
      1. You must supply a photo ID as listed above.
      2. You do not need proof of address, but must have an address in Laramie County.
      3. Minors with photo ID from a school or a Wyoming Driver’s License will be eligible for a library card with this privilege.
      4. If you already have a library card and owe fines, you will not be allowed a second library card just for computer use.
    5. Minor Card
      1. A parent or guardian must be present and must sign the library card. The minor will also have a space on the library card for them to sign their name. The minor must be under 18 years of age and the parent or guardian must supply full identification/proof of address as stated above under Adult card.
      2. Options for parent relating to access to material and the internet:
        1. JV – Minors with this privilege level on their library card may check out all material in the library except DVDs on the first floor. Internet access is filtered at the same level as adult card.
        2. J2 – Minors with this privilege level on their library card may check out all materials in the library that circulate. Internet access is filtered at the same level as adult card.
        3. J3 – Minors with this privilege level on their library card may check out materials on the second floor with the exception of teen materials. They are not allowed to check out any materials on the first floor or third floor. Internet access is filtered at a higher level than an adult card.
  7. Your first library card is issued at no charge. (See replacement policy).
  8. Since the age of majority (adulthood) for the State of Wyoming is 18 years of age, this means minors may not be turned over to a collection agency. The library uses a collection agency when library accounts show materials are more than 35 days overdue. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for their minor’s library card account.
  9. If you register for a library card online, you will have up to 14 days to pick up your card. Picture ID, proof of address as stated in number 5 above, and signature are required at the time of pickup of the library card.
  10. If you present a library card from LCLS and are unable to check out materials due to restrictions or privilege level, you may not use a card from another WYLD library to circumvent LCLS policies.
  11. Lost or Stolen Library Cards – You are responsible for all materials or equipment checked out on your library card up to the date you report, in writing, to Laramie County Library System that the card was lost or stolen. Written notification may be given via email to circstaff@lclsonline.org, U.S. Postal Service or delivered in person to the Cards & Accounts Desk. To temporarily deactivate the card, immediately call the LCLS Cheyenne Cards & Accounts Desk at (307) 634-3561. Written notification is still required for a permanent deactivation.
  12. Replacement Library Cards – You must complete a replacement library card application and a photo ID is required. There is a fee of $3.00 charged to replace a stolen, lost or damaged library card. Older library cards that start with the numbers 29092 will not be charged a replacement fee.
  13. Cancelling a Library Card Account – Written notification is required to cancel a library card. Until you have cancelled a library card account in writing, you are responsible for all materials or equipment checked out on your library card, even for a minor who has now turned 18, until you notify the library in writing. Written notification may be given via email to circstaff@lclsonline.org, U.S. Postal Service or delivered in person to the Cards & Accounts Desk.