Get a Library Card

Cards are free to those living within our taxing district (comprising parts of Idaho, Lewis & Nez Perce counties).  Those living outside the taxing district may buy a card for $25 per year.  

To get your first card, you must provide a photo ID and proof of your current address.  If your card is lost, stolen or destroyed, you may get a replacement for $1. 

Children under 18 are required to provide an application signed by a parent or guardian. Our staff do not restrict what children check out without specific instructions from parents.  Parents who wish to restrict what their children check out should accompany or send someone with their child for that purpose.

Patrons who are not full-time residents may obtain a temporary card.  Temporary cards cost $25 and expire at a date you arrange with your library staff.  At the end of your visit, if all library materials have been returned and any fines paid, you will receive a $15 refund.  Restrictions may apply.  Contact your local library for details.

Please be aware that you are responsible for all items checked out on your card.

• Borrowing Periods
• Returning Items
• Late Return Fines
• Lost or Damaged Items

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Books:  4 weeks
Audios:  4 weeks
Videos:  1 week

Note that items borrowed from other Valnet libraries may have different borrowing periods.  Call your local branch, ask at any library, or check your online account for more details.

Items may be returned at any Prairie River Library District or Valnet library.

Video/audio items:  $1.00 per day per item, up to a maximum fine of $10 per item. 

All books and other items:  $0.15 per day per item, with a $4.50 per item maximum. 

Fines may be paid at any Valnet library.  Note that items borrowed from other Valnet libraries may have different fines.

You will be charged the full cost of any lost or damaged items belonging to the district.  Please be aware that you may not purchase a replacement copy for the library in lieu of the replacement cost.  
 
Damaged Items:  As an alternative to full replacement cost you may be charged for partial damage of items kept in circulation after they've been damaged.  Fines for partial damage are at the discretion of library staff and are based on the extent and/or nature of the damage, as well as the costs of repair v. replacement.

Lost Items:  If you find and return a lost item undamaged, the replacement fee will be removed from your account; however, you will still be charged the overdue fine.  Please be aware items lost for a long time may be removed from the library system as unrecoverable; however, you will still be charged for the item.

These policies relate to items owned by Prairie River Library District.  Lost or damaged items borrowed from other Valnet libraries will be subject to the policies of the item's owning library.

PRLD Code of Conduct

To ensure everyone feels welcome and comfortable at the library, we encourage all visitors to be aware of these guidelines.