• Where are the libraries located and when are they open?
• How do I get a library card?
• What should I do if I lose my library card?
• What kinds of materials does the library have beside regular books?
• How many items may I check out at one time?
• How long may I keep borrowed materials?
• Can Library materials be renewed beyond the initial loan period?
• I don't live in Pasco County. Can I use the Library?
• How do I put a hold on materials?
• How do I place a hold on a specific volume of a title?
• Can I check my account from home?
• Where are my bookletter pages like Chapter a Day and Meet the Author?
• Where can I find information on upcoming Library programs?
• Why aren't there more computers in the libraries? Why do you limit the time I can be on a computer?
• Why does the library keep changing the catalog?
• Will training be offered on the new catalog?
• Is wireless internet access available in all Pasco County Library System libraries?
• Can I print from my wireless connection?
• Can I buy bus passes at the library?
• Can I register to vote at the library?
• Why are the libraries sometimes closed during and after a weather emergency?

Q. Where are the libraries located and when are they open?

You can find a list of the Pasco County Library Cooperative locations and the hours of service here To help you find us, there are links to maps on the same page.

Q. How do I get a library card?

You can come to any library location and register. All the information you need about registration is here.

Q. What should I do if I lose my library card?

Since you are responsible for everything checked-out out on your library card, the first thing you should do is notify the library that the card is lost. We will make your card inactive so that no one else can use it. Then, the next time you are in the library, you can get a new card simply by showing an ID. The fee for a replacement card is $1.00. Everything that was on your record, such as the materials you had checked out, holds you had placed, fines, etc., will move to your new card number automatically.

Q. What kinds of materials does the library have beside regular books?

We have paperbacks, graphic novels, videos, DVDs, books-on-tape, books-on-CD, magazines, newspapers, and audio-visual kits (books accompanied by a CD or tape).

Q. How many items may I check out at one time?

You may have 21 items checked-out on your library card at one time.

Q. How long may I keep borrowed materials?

It varies with the material type. A chart showing the standard circulation periods for all material types can be found here.

Q. Can Library materials be renewed beyond the initial loan period?

One renewal is allowed for a period equal to the standard circulation period, if the item is not on hold for another patron. Materials can be renewed by calling any library location, through the webpage or by visiting any library location in person. Library users who wish to renew by phone or via the webpage are advised to do so in advance of the due date in case their items cannot be renewed. To renew your materials through the webpage, click here. You will need your library card information.

Q. I don't live in Pasco County. Can I use the Library?

If you are close to one of our libraries and want to use the reference services, use Internet pc's, or use the materials in the library, you are welcome to do so. If you are a patron of any of the libraries with which we have a reciprocal borrowing agreement, you may register for a library card. Information on reciprocal borrower registration can be found here.

Q. How do I put a hold on materials?

If the item you want is checked-out you may ask at any service desk to have a hold placed on the item. If you are using our catalog from home, you may call any of the libraries and we will be happy to place a hold for you. You may also place hold from the webpage simply by doing a catalog search for the title you want and clicking on PLACE A HOLD. You will be required to login with your patron card number (if you aren't already logged in). Simply choose your pickup site, and submit the request. You will be notified when the item is ready for pickup.

Q. How do I place a hold on a specific volume of a title?

If the item you want is checked-out you may ask at any service desk to have a hold placed on the specific item. If you are using our catalog from home, you may call any of the libraries and we will be happy to place a hold on a specific item for you. You may also place hold on a specific item from the webpage simply by doing a catalog search for the title you want and clicking on PLACE A HOLD ON A SPECIFIC COPY OF THIS TITLE. You will be required to login with your patron card number (if you aren't already logged in). You will be shown a list of all items from which to select. Simply click on the copy you want, choose your pickup site, and submit the request. You will be notified when the item is ready for pickup.

Q. Can I check my library account from home?

Yes. You can see the titles you have checked-out, you can see the holds you have placed, and you can check for fines and fees that have been accrued to your record. Just click here to access your account. You will need your library card information.

Q. Where are my bookletter pages like Chapter a Day and Meet the Author?

As of September 15, 2009, we will no longer be carrying the following Bookletters: Libros en Espanol, BooksTV, Chapter a Day, Meet the Author, and Meet the Illustrator.

Q. Where can I find information on upcoming Library programs?

Our quarterly calendar of events can be picked up at any library location, at either of the Government Centers, in the parks, and at may other locations. You can also see the calendar here.

Q. Why aren't there more computers in the libraries? Why do you limit the time I can be on a computer?

Unfortunately there is no more space for additional computers and the furniture needed to support them. It is unlikely that we will ever be able to remove the time limitations during peak use hours. Our computer access is in high demand and the only way we have to meet the needs of everyone equally is to impose time limitations. Our use figures show that each computer is used by more than 2,800 patrons a year.

Q. Why does the library keep changing the catalog?

The Pasco County Library System has offered two catalogs for its patrons since 2007. One of those catalogs, Aquabrowser, was replaced by a less expensive catalog that offered more features, such as online reviews and tagging.

Q. Will training be offered on the new catalog?

Yes. Links to those tutorials are available HERE under the LS2 Help section. More help tools are currently in development.

Q. Is wireless internet access available in all Pasco County Library System libraries?

With the exception of the City of Zephyrhills Library, all libraries in the Pasco County Library System are wireless.

Q. Can I print from my wireless connection?

No, at this time the Pasco County Library System has no plans to offer printing to devices which connect to our free wireless service.

Q. Can I buy bus passes at the library?

Yes. Bus passes are sold at all library locations. Bus schedules are also available. The Regular Fare pass is $25.00 and the Reduced Fare pass is $14.00. Reduced fares are available, with appropriate ID, to Students of any age, Individuals 65 years of age and older, Individuals with disabilities, Valid Medicare card holders, and Valid Veterans Administration Healthcare card holders. Children ages four and under are FREE. For more information on bus transportation, click here.

Q. Can I register to vote at the library?

Yes. Voter registration forms are available at all Library branches. Simply ask at any of the service desks. When you have completed your form, return it to the service desk and it will be sent to the Supervisor of Elections Office. All voter registration information is held in strict confidentality. For more information on voter registration, click here.

Q. Why are the libraries sometimes closed during and after a weather emergency?

Libraries staff, as any county staff member is responsible for manning the Resident Information Center (RIC) in an emergency. Staff are on-duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until the emergency is over and may continue to work at RIC for an extended period afterward. When it becomes impossible to keep the libraries staffed and also to take care of our RIC duties, the decision may be made to close the libraries. We are always sorry when this happens, but our duty and our privilege is to assist the citizens of Pasco who are affected by the emergency takes priority.