Services Sarasota County residents may check out circulating library materials with a free library card available at any of the eight Sarasota County Libraries. The card may be used at any of the libraries. Manatee and Charlotte County residents have special reciprocal borrowing agreements that allow them to check out materials with their current home library card. In addition, library patrons from any of the Tampa Bay Library Consortium participating libraries may also check out materials if they present a valid library card. Non-residents may elect to purchase a non-resident card that will allow them to check out circulating materials and use the public computers with the same privileges as residents. Non-resident cards are available in three terms: $15 for a three-month card, $25 for a six-month card or $40 for a yearly card. The fees for three, six and twelve month non-resident library cards are non-refundable. Library Card Application: English (PDF, 1 pg.) or Spanish (PDF, 1 pg.) Policies Library Cards All borrowers must be registered and must have a valid library card to borrow library materials. A valid library card can be used at all Sarasota County Libraries. Sarasota County residents - free Reciprocal Borrowers - Charlotte County and Tampa Bay Library Consortium (includes Manatee County) - free Nonresidents - $15 for a three-month card, $25 for a six-month card or $40 for a yearly card. (The fee for a nonresident card is based on the annual amount paid in taxes by a resident.) Organizational/Corporate Free Sarasota County Resident Library Card Requirements Adults: A photo ID is necessary to establish identity and one of the following documents is required as proof of residence: Florida Driver’s License with a current Sarasota County address Florida Identification Card with a current Sarasota County address   Sarasota County Vehicle Registration Sarasota County current rental agreement for a minimum of six months Sarasota County current property tax receipt/bill Deed to property in Sarasota County Declaration of Domicile in Sarasota County A current pay-stub showing current Sarasota County address Sarasota County Government Employee Identification Badge Sarasota County School, College or University Identification Card Sarasota County School, College or University Report Card Current utility bill for water, gas electricity, cable or satellite TV with current Sarasota County address Consular identification card with current Sarasota County address  Children: Parent or guardian must approve the application form for children under 18. Lost or Forgotten Cards Patrons are responsible for all materials borrowed on their cards and agree to abide by library lending rules and all policies and regulations. If a patron loses his/her library card, there is no charge for a replacement card. Patrons should report lost or stolen cards immediately. Any patron, who presents material for checkout but cannot present a library card will be allowed to checkout materials provided a valid ID proving name and address is presented. A “message” stating show/replace card, will be added to the patron’s record. The patron will be asked to present their card upon their next visit. If they are unable to, they will be asked to replace their card. If address has changed, proof of new address should be presented at this time. Currently, resident library cards are renewed on a biannual basis at no charge. Non-resident and reciprocal library cards renew when their respective terms have expired. Messenger Pickup Any library material can be picked up by messenger providing the messenger has the patron’s library card. Free Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements Charlotte County Agreement: Charlotte County residents may receive a free Sarasota County library card by presenting their Charlotte County library card and one form of identification with their current address. Charlotte reciprocal cards will expire on June 30, each year and will be renewed as long as the reciprocal agreement is in effect. Materials borrowed from a Sarasota County Library must be returned to a Sarasota County Library. A courier system has not been established between the two counties. Charlotte reciprocal borrowers must abide by the same policies and procedures regarding overdue fines and replacement fees as Sarasota County borrowers. TBLC (Tampa Bay Library Consortium) Agreement (includes Manatee County): Libraries who are members of TBLC's reciprocal borrowing agreement have agreed to allow walk-in patrons to check out materials free of charge from any participating library. Patrons may use their own library card with a reciprocal borrowing sticker attached to check out materials. This program is available for patrons of participating libraries only. (http://tblc.org/reciprocal/patron_index.shtml) TBLC Borrower Responsibilities Present home library card to a reciprocal borrowing library to register for library privileges in that library system. Be in good standing at your local library. Be informed and abide by the rules and polices of the participating libraries you use. Assume responsibility for all materials borrowed on your cards, including payment for lost/damaged materials, overdue fines or other fees. Return materials to any participating library in a timely manner according to the rules of the lending library. Participating TBLC Libraries: Bruton Memorial Library (Plant City) Citrus County Library System Clearwater Public Library System DeSoto County Public Library Dunedin Public Library East Lake Community Library Florida Metropolitan University – Pinellas Campus Gulf Beaches Public Library Gulfport Public Library  Hardee County Public Library  Hernando County Library System Highlands County Library System Largo Library Manatee County Public Library System New Port Richey Public Library Okeechobee County Public Library Oldsmar Public Library Palm Harbor Library Pasco County Library System Pinellas Park Public Library Safety Harbor Public Library Sarasota County Library System St. Pete Beach Public Library St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg Public Library System Seminole Community Library Tarpon Springs Public Library Temple Terrace Public Library  Zephyrhills Public Library