To obtain a card at the Largo Public Library, a patron must be a Pinellas County resident or property owner and provide a valid Florida driver's license, Florida identification card, or picture ID with their name and current address. Library staff may access the Pinellas County Tax Collector's database to verify property information, however some condominiums and mobile homes are not registered in the database. If the picture identification does not indicate the patron's current local address, one of the following must also be presented:
- a current TRIM notice or tax bill
- a printed long-term lease (over 7 months) on property within the Cooperative area
- a deed to property in the Cooperative area
- a vehicle/mobile home registration or title (for the current year)
- a homestead exemption form
- a voter's registration card
- a current utility bill (electric, water, cable) (ONLY if non-current ID is from Florida)
- insurance information with name and current address (ONLY if non-current ID is from Florida)
- recently postmarked mail (ONLY if non-current ID is from Florida)
Cards issued to children under the age of 18. In addition, the following guidelines apply:
- Children under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present who must provide photo ID with the current Pinellas County address (see the New Adult Library Cards section for the list of approved identification).
- DVD checkout is allowed on a child card at the parent's discretion. Grandparents must be legal guardians to acquire a card for a grandchild. Legal guardians must show guardianship papers.
- Library cards are issued to children 16 and older who can provide photo ID with their current Pinellas County address such as a Florida Driver's License or state ID).
- The parent or guardian listed on juvenile accounts is responsible for all library fines and materials.
PPLC Visitor Cards
If a patron does not qualify to obtain a resident card and is not a reciprocal borrower, they are considered a visitor and must purchase a visitor card (unless they own property in the cooperative area).
- Visitor cards are $25.00 for three months or $50.00 for six months.
- A white paid card is issued, and the card can be used at all Pinellas County libraries.
- Patrons who are purchasing a 3-month or 6-month visitor card must show a current ID, but do not have to show any documentation with the address they are staying at locally.
PPLC Annual Fee Cards
Residents of cities that have not joined the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative may apply for library cards at the cost of $100.00 per household.
- These cards are white and are good for a period of one year from date paid.
- Each member of the household may get a card provided their identification shows the same address.
- A written receipt will be provided to the applicant to submit to their municipality for reimbursement:
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- Belleair, $80.00
- Belleair Beach, $50.00 For questions, contact Belleair City Hall: 727-595-4646
- Belleair Bluffs, $85.00
- Belleair Shores, no reimbursement
- Indian Shores, $75.00
- Kenneth City, $100.00
- South Pasadena, Must go to South Pasadena City Hall at 7047 Sunset Drive South to obtain or renew library card. For more information, contact: 727-347-4171.
Standard library cards expire after 3 years.To renew a library card a patron must bring in a picture ID with their name and current address on it, or if their ID is not current, one of the following:
- a current TRIM notice or tax bill
- a current utility bill (electric, water, cable) (ONLY IF NONCURRENT ID IS FROM FLORIDA)
- a printed long-term lease (over 7 months) on property within the Cooperative area
- a deed to property in the Cooperative area
- a vehicle/mobile home registration or title (for the current year)
- a homestead exemption form
- a voter's registration card
The library card being renewed plus any old accounts must be PAID IN FULL before the card may be updated.
Patrons must show a picture ID to replace their library card. The ID does not have to have the correct address in order to issue a replacement card, nor do fines need to be paid. The cost is $1.00 for a replacement card.
For their protection, a picture ID must be presented by patron's picking up lost cards that have been turned in to the library.
The Largo Public Library's intent is to protect the privacy of library patrons. As such, the library maintains only a minimum number of records. In accordance with Florida State Statute 257.261, the Largo Public Library will not disclose records or other information that identifies a user of library services as requesting or obtaining specific materials or services or otherwise using the library.
Library patron records may be disclosed only under the following circumstances:
- Under a proper judicial order. If a court order, search warrant, or subpoena is issued, the library will consult the City of Largo's Attorney's Office before complying.
- For the purposes of collecting fines or recovering library materials, the library may disclose information to:
1. the library patron name in the record,
2. in the case of a library patron less than 16 years of age, the parent, or guardian of that patron named in the record,
3. any entity that collects fines on behalf of the library, 4. Largo law enforcement officials, and 5. judicial officials.Anyone violating the statute is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree.Privacy StatementThe Largo Public Library is concerned with safeguarding your privacy and will only disclose your records as required to do so by law. Under the USA Patriot Act, the library must comply with court orders for library patron records. Records may include materials used and PC, Internet, and email records. The law may prohibit staff from informing you of such a search. Please contact your federal legislators if you have questions about this law.