Library Cards

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a library card?

Anyone living in, paying taxes in, or going to school in Lewiston/Auburn can apply for a free library card.

The following patrons may receive FREE non-resident cards that may be used by their entire household:

• City of Lewiston Employees
• Lewiston non-resident taxpayers (own/rent a business or property)
• Auburn residents
• Auburn non-resident taxpayers (own/ rent a business or property)
• Minot residents (must open card at Auburn Public Library)

The following patrons may receive a FREE individual (not household) non-resident card:

• Lewiston Adult Ed students
• Literacy Volunteers Androscoggin (active volunteers)
• Bookreach & other LPL active volunteers
• Teachers & Students from any Lewiston or Auburn school or college

Non-Residents

Library Cards are available to non-residents for a yearly fee of $60 (or $30 for 6 months — $15 for 3 months). This card entitles the holder to all library services. Non-resident cards must be purchased in the library.

How much can I check out?

• 30 items per card.
• Maximum of 10 audiovisual items per checkout – audiovisual items are audiobooks, music CDs, and DVDs (entertainment or non=fiction).
• 10 reserves at a time.

How long can I check things out? What is the cost?

	Cost	Length of Time	Number of Renewals
Books, Magazines, Music, Non-Fiction Film	free	2 weeks	3 times, 2 weeks each*
Entertainment Films	$1	1 week	1 time 1 week*
Audiobooks	$1	2 weeks	3 times 2 weeks each*

* as long as there are no holds on the item.

As of July 1, 2021, LPL no longer charges late fines. However, if the item is never returned, you will be charged the replacement cost.

How can I renew things?

• On the web
• By phone: 207-513-3134
• In person, of course

Read the complete Borrowing Rules & Circulation Policy.