Library Cards and Circulation Policies

Peggy Gill is the Circulation supervisor.  She can be reached at pgill@ci.sausalito.ca.us or by phone: (415) 289-4121.

To apply for an e-card in order to use our online services, such as researching our databases or downloading books, click here.

To obtain a library card or upgrade your e-card, visit the library and show verification of residential address such as:

• DMV driver's license, learner's permit or identification
• Imprinted checks
• Utility bill
• Rental agreement
• Rent receipt
• Bank statement
• Voter registration card
• Cancelled mail with name and address

The library reserves the right to modify conditions for service at any time.

Loan Periods

• Books, compact discs, Playaway audiobooks, audio cassettes, maps, pictures and pamphlet file materials - 3 weeks
• DVDs - 1 week

Checkout Limits

• Books on CD - 10
• Magazines - 3 per title  
• Music CD's - 10
• DVD's - 5
• Playaway® audiobooks - 2

Renewals 

• Two renewals per item (if there are no requests for the item)
• To renew your items online, click here.

Overdue Charges 

• 10¢/day per item on books, compact discs, Playaway® audiobooks and audio cassettes (maximum $3 per item)
• $1/day per item for DVDs (maximum $15 per item)

Lost Materials Charges 

• Lost materials are charged at the price of item, plus a $4 processing fee.

Other Charges 

• 50¢ for a lost library card
• 50¢ for each reserve request

Returning Library Materials

There are two book and audio-visual materials drop locations:

• Litho Street entrance to City Hall/Library building
• City Hall parking lot (enter from Bee Street)