FAQ
Click here to fill out the online library borrower registration form.
Information provided on the online borrower registration form will be held for four months before being deleted.
A permanent library card will be given after showing valid photo ID and proof of residency.
Books and audio books check out for 2 weeks and can be renewed twice if there is not another patron on hold for the item.
DVDs check out for 2 weeks as well, but cannot be renewed. Magazines check out for one week and cannot be renewed.
You can check out as many books as you can be responsible for. We ask that you only check out 3 books at a time on any 1 topic.
You can check out 5 children’s DVDs, 5 nonfiction DVDs, and 10 Fiction DVDs at a time.
As of January 1, 2023, we no longer charge late fines!
Fines will still be charged for lost and damaged items.
The reference librarian will be able to look up your library card number with a valid California state ID or driver's license. Replacement library cards are also available.
To avoid this issue, the library also recommends taking proactive measures to not forget your card number, such as snapping a picture and storing it in your phone ahead of time.
In the case of a minor (under age 18) applying for a library card, a parent of legal guardian must first obtain a card. The adult will take full financial responsibility for all materials borrowed on the minor(s) accounts.
Minors age 5 and up are able to obtain a Library Card through the parent (s) or legal guardian. The minor must be present to sign up for the library card. If the parent (s) or legal guardian has a Library Card it must not be in Collection status.
Your library card number is the 14-digit number under the bar code on the back of your library card. When entering it online, do not include the spaces.
By default your PIN is the last 4 digits of your library card number.
Unfortunately, the library does not offer copying services.
Unfortunately, the library does not offer public fax services.
The library lists all events on our online events calendar located at https://bld.libcal.com/.
Send an email to 3D.printer@bld.lib.ca.us with your library card number in the subject line and one (1) STL file attached. Please include a small description of your object in the body of the email, such as the rough size of the object and special instructions for printing if applicable, so that the librarian can confirm the attached object is correct. Please also note that the library will print an object exactly as it is sent and will not make any adjustments prior to printing, nor will the library do any post processing, such as smoothing edges or removing support structures. If necessary, a full copy of the Beaumont Library’s 3D Printing policy is available on request.
Visit the Checkout a California State Library Park page for more information.
Please refer to the "Use Mobile Printing" page on our website.
Library public use computers can be used by those as young as 10 years old with signed permission from their parent/guardian.
Computer guest passes to use the library public use computers are available for those who are 10 years old and older.
Learn more on the Library Direct 2U page regarding home delivery service for individuals who are unable to visit the library and have no way to pick up their materials from the library.