Below are answers to commonly asked questions.
~ LIBRARY CARDS ~
Library cards are available free of charge to persons with valid identification and proof of CA residence. Out-of-State residents may still apply for a card for $10. Those under 16 years of age need the signature of a parent or guardian on the registration form to assume legal responsibility for materials borrowed from the library.
There is a fee of $1.00 to replace a lost or damaged library card.
~ MATERIALS AVAILABLE ~
Hardcover and paperback books
Magazines and newspapers
Reference and research materials
Movies & Music
Books on CD
Large print books
eBooks & eAudiobooks
Government publications
Magazines and Newspapers
Public Use Computers for Internet Access
~ REQUESTS ~
You may use the on-line catalog or may ask library staff to request books from any branch library of the RCLS and have your selections delivered to the Idyllwild branch free of charge. You will be notified by email or telephone when your items are available. Please pick them up within 7 days of notification. We can also borrow items for you from other libraries outside our system. There is a fee associated with this service. Please contact us for details.
~ LOAN PERIODS ~
All materials may be borrowed for two weeks and will auto-renew (up to four times) if they are not on reserve for another person and if you do not have blocks on your account (overdue items and/or fines over $5.) DVDs are not available for renewals. You may also access your account online through our website and the RCLS app.
~ OVERDUE FINES (per item) ~
Books, paperbacks, magazines, compact discs, DVDs ~ 25 cents per day
Children's books and paperbacks ~ 10 cents per day
Accumulated fines of $5.00 or more must be paid before additional materials may be borrowed. Accounts which remain unpaid for a long period of time are subject to normal business collection procedures. Fines may be paid in branch or online.
~ DONATIONS ~
We are accepting donations daily. Please place your items in the basket to your right when you first enter the library. If you have large quantities of items to donate (several boxes) please contact the library to schedule a date to ensure we have storage space.
~ RETURNING ITEMS ~
Items may be returned inside the library during business hours or through our outside drop (open 24 hours) located in front of the building by the benches. Materials may also be returned to any Riverside County Library System branch.
~ WIFI ~
Our WIFI is on 24 hours and reaches out to the parking areas. Choose IDL-GuestWL. Upon opening your browser, a gray agreement page will pop up, scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page, and tap "I accept" to have access.
~ FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ~
Formed in 1982, the Friends of the Idyllwild Library has accomplished much in its short history. Devoted to promoting public awareness and use of the library, the Friends has purchased books monthly for the permanent collection, partially funded salaries of employees to increase the number of hours the library is open, provided volunteers working in many phases of library operations, purchased equipment, and assisted in improvements to the library building and facilities.
**(On hold due to pandemic)** Each year on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend and again on Saturday of Labor Day weekend the Friends of the Library host popular and well attended used book sales. They also sponsor a sales room within the library where used books, videos, and other materials are available for purchase. The Friends also have a used book store inside the library with great, low prices. The work of the Friends has encouraged numerous donations of books, videos, magazines, and audio tapes to the Idyllwild Library, giving it one of the highest levels of community support throughout the Riverside County Library System. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of the Idyllwild Library or a library volunteer, application forms are available at the library or at events sponsored by the Friends. You may also join and/or make donations through their website: friendsoftheidyllwildlibrary.com It is not necessary to be a member of the Friends in order to volunteer at the library. See any library staff member for information or call the library at (951) 659-2300.
