Welcome to the Circulation Department


We are now a member of PALS
 
Information on this page is subject to change.
Please call the Circulation Department  at 813/749-1173 with any questions or for clarification of any issues.
Obtaining a library card Card Policies
Checkout periods and limits Renewals
Returns Fines and fees


How do I get a library card?

Visit the Oldsmar Library and register! If you live in the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County, or in a Cooperative Member City, you are entitled to an Oldsmar Library Card.
Special info for residents of Hillsborough County

To register, you must provide the following:
  1. Identification, with your current local address, such as a current Florida Driver's License or Florida Identification Card

    2. -OR-
  2. A picture ID and any one of the following:
    3. Your current trim notice, or tax bill
    A current utility bill (includes cable television)
    A long-term lease on property within the Cooperative area
    A deed to property in the Cooperative area
    Vehicle registration or title - current year
    Voter's registration
    Other appropriate identification
  • Cards issued for children under 14 require a parent / guardian signature
  • Children 14 and older may present a school ID
  • Cards issued to residents within the Cooperative area are valid for 5 years
  • Your card is good at all Cooperative Libraries in Pinellas County.


Can I get a card if I am a part-time resident?

Temporary residents may apply for a free library card that can be used only at the Oldsmar Library. Please bring the above identification and a copy of your lease. Your card will be issued for the length of time stated in your lease.

Any person living in a non-PPLC participating community is eligible for a White PPLC card for a $100.00 fee.


Card Policies

  • Please notify the library of lost library cards and phone or address changes
  • You are responsible for all items on your library card
  • Your library card is required at each checkout, and the card holder must be present for the card to be used.
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Checkout Periods and Limits


Item type Limit Checkout period
New books 6 14 days
Fiction books none 28 days
Non-fiction books none 28 days
Children's books none 28 days
Sunshine State books 2
per family		 14 days
Books on tape or CD 12 28 days
Entertainment videos 6 7 days
Educational videos none 14 days
Magazines none 28 days

 

Renewals

2 Renewal Limit on most items
1 DVD Renewal

Phone renewals are available at 813-749-1173, please have your library card number available
You can also renew your materials online through our catalog
Renewals are not allowed if others are on the waiting list for the item

Returns

All library materials may be returned to any PPLC library.

There are outside book and video/audio drops for your convenience after hours.

Overdue Policy

$.10 a day up to $5.00 for books, magazines, audiobooks, music CDs
$1.00 a day up to $5.00 for DVDs
Borrowing privileges are suspended if you accumulate $10.00 in fines/fees


Unpaid fines/non-returned materials

Non-returned items will be marked lost 30 days past the due date.  A bill will be sent for the replacement cost plus a $5 processing fee.