There are no overdue fines on library materials, but a lost item will be billed at replacement cost.  The card will limit your child to only two print items at a time, reducing the likelihood that a child will accrue large outstanding fees for lost items. Lost item fees will not affect your child’s ability to access e-books, e-resources, and databases.

Your child can check-out digital resources and two books.  No movies or CDs can be checked out with the smart card. If you want your child to have access to more than two books, movies, or CDs, please visit a branch of the Salinas Public Library to get them a full-service card, requiring parent consent and signature.

You can opt-out of the program with this Opt-Out Form in English or Spanish.  Just complete the bottom and return to your child’s school.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) allows only directory information to be shared. This includes only the student’s name, address, telephone, date of birth, and school name. Your child’s school will not have access to your child’s library record. Your child’s library record is fully confidential as required by state law.

This card is a virtual card for students that uses their Student ID number to facilitate access through the school portal or from home. A physical card will not be issued.