Fresno County Public Library (2024)

FAQs

Can I get a Fresno County library card online? ›

You can sign up for a Fresno County Library card online and get immediate access to all their electronic resources (https://www.fresnolibrary.org/card/instant.html). You will then need to visit a physical library location to get a permanent card, or your borrowing privileges will expire in 6 months.

With over 40 locations, Fresno County Library is an excellent resource for many digital and print items our Library doesn't subscribe to, including a wide array of popular reading materials, digitized Fresno County history collections, LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com), and Mango Languages.

In 2021, there were 1.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (139k people) in Fresno, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 130k White (Hispanic) and 74.7k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 50% of the people in Fresno, CA are hispanic (269k people).

If you need more time, you can renew by calling 600-7323 or by using the Library's online catalog. How many items can I borrow at one time? You can borrow as many items as can easily fit in the reusable mailbag. This is usually about 3 items.

Welcome! California residents can get a digital library card by registering online. A digital library card provides immediate, free access to our online databases and downloadable e-content. Access research and homework resources and download or stream e-books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, music and more!

Library cards expire automatically and can be renewed in person at any Library location or by phone. You may be asked to provide a current photo ID or additional contact information to ensure your account is up to date. The expiration date on your card is visible in the My Account section of our online catalog.

As a publicly funded institution, our Library and most of its collections are available for use by the general public.

The Library has over 365,000 square feet of space for study, collections, computing and services. The Library houses the busiest Starbucks in Fresno.

The library, named for Madden in 1980, will now be known simply as Fresno State Library unless trustees approve another name change. Work will begin immediately to remove Madden's name.

Fresno is also the fourth-largest majority-Hispanic city in the United States with 50.5% of its population being Hispanic in 2020.

What is the crime rate in Fresno CA? ›

Fresno's violent crime rate is 778.6 per 100,000 population. The highest distinct crime rate reported in Fresno in 2019 was larceny, with a number of 9,162 reported cases. With a crime index of 12, Fresno is considered safer than 12% of U.S cities. The Fresno burglary rate stood at 720 cases per 100,000 population.

What are the fines for items returned late? $1.00 per hour or day, depending on the circulation period.

To download the book, click the PDF/ePub option in the upper right corer. You will need to install the Adobe Digital Editions to download books. You may borrow up to ten books. To view the list of books you have borrowed, click “My books and “My loans” or “My loans” to the right of your image icon.

How many books should a personal library have? The number of books in a personal library is entirely up to the individual. Some people may only have a few books, while others may have thousands. It all depends on personal preference and the individual's reading habits.

To receive a library card you can fill out an application in person at any Los Angeles Public Library location, or download the application form , fill it out and bring it in to any location, or pre-register over the Internet by visiting the Library's Web Pre-Registration Page.

Apply for a card at any Library location, including our mobile resource vans. To get a card, you will need to show either a valid California Driver License with a current address, or two forms of identification, one showing who you are and the other indicating your current mailing address in California.

Head over to our website today to get started. https://fresnolibrary.org/reference.html.

To register for a library card online, go to https://card.ocls.info/using-library/get-or-replace-your-card to complete the online form. An appropriate ID is required for online registration. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply online. Your Library card will be mailed to you within 2 weeks.