As a precautionary measure to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, The City Library has paused in-person services and closed all locations to the public. Holds To-Go and Print Services are still available, along with website chat and phone services801-524-8200 The City Library will begin to consider reopening for Express Services when Utah achieves two weeks of rolling 7-day average positivity testing below 15%. Salt Lake County residents can apply for library cards online. Due dates for checked-out materials will not change. Items may be returned to any City Library location at the outdoor book drops. As always, no late fees will be charged. |
All City Libraries are closed on the following annual holidays: New Year's Day |
All residents of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County can sign up online for a City Library Card free of charge. Click Here to sign up for a Library Card online. Once your registration is processed and you receive your card number via email, you may begin exploring our Digital Library of online resources, including eBooks, audiobooks, music, and more. In order to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), there are some changes to our standard Library card application process:
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If you know your Library Card number or Username, you can reset your PIN here, or you can chat with us during available hoursMon–Fri · 6am–9pm |
Please register for a new card online. |
When you receive notification that your holds are ready for pickup, you can schedule an appointment at the branch indicated in your notice. Please ensure your requested appointment matches the branch where your items are being held. Holds To-Go appointments are available at all Library locations. Click here to schedule a 15-minute appointment slot to pick up your holds. |
The City Library is now offering virtual meeting space. Zoom virtual meetings can accommodate a maximum of 300 people and are available to individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses. We will help you set up your virtual meetings and provide light tech support. Click here to request your virtual meeting space. Virtual Meeting Room availabiliity: If you have any questions, please review our Virtual Meeting Room FAQ page or contact Events Services at reservations@slcpl.org. Physical meeting rooms will not be available until at least April 1, 2021. |
The City Library is now accepting returns at our outdoor book drops at all locations. You may return books, DVDs, CDs, Wi-Fi hotspots, comics, and magazines. Larger items and Kits (Discovery Kits, Book Club Kits, etc.) may be returned directly to Library Staff at any of our locations during Holds To-Go HoursMon–Sat · Noon–6pm. Once you arrive, call the posted Holds To-Go phone number for that location and let Library Staff know that you are returning a kit. You will be given instructions on how to return the item(s). In most cases, you will be placing the kit on the ground or a table.
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Patrons can now submit documents for printing by Library Staff. Send an email with your document attached and include the following information in your message:
(Note: Prints will be limited to 25 pages. Documents will be held for up to seven days.) |
The City Library only gets better through the feedback we receive from the people who use our services. Please let us know your thoughts by filling out our Online Contact Form. |
There are a few situations where your library card will no longer be able to place holds, check out items, use the online resource databases, or other functions. To find out the specific reason your card may not be working, please submit the Contact Us form or chat with us during available hoursMon–Fri · 6am–9pm Possible causes for your card not working:
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Please submit the Contact Us form or chat with us during available hoursMon–Fri · 6am–9pm |
If you live outside of Salt Lake County, you may purchase a City Library card for $80.00 per year ($20 for three months; $10 for one month). The purchase of a non-county card allows any other residents of your household to also receive a card. All other rules for obtaining a City Library card apply to those living outside Salt Lake County. |
Yes, you will need to present your property tax statement and the card will expire annually for updated proof of property ownership. All other rules for obtaining a card will apply. |
Due to the fact that our plan for phased reopening of the buildings is dependent on a variety of factors beyond our control, we cannot yet determine a timeline for reintroduction of art exhibits in our locations. The availability of gallery spaces will be determined on a case-by-case basis in order to ensure a safe experience for visitors while maintaining a worthwhile experience for artists. It is likely that we will not be able to host art receptions for the foreseeable future. We will update this section as more details become available. |
NOTICE DURING CLOSURE
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