Library Card & Privileges

How to Obtain a Library Card

1. Register for a new library card here  OR  to complete a form in Spanish, register here: Library Card Registration Form (Spanish PDF) and email a completed registration form to lib@saintpetermn.gov 

   • Children under 18 years of age will be required to have a parent or guardian sign the registration form.
   • Children must be at least 2 years old to obtain a library card.
2. To obtain your card, present proof of current address (Minnesota driver’s license, Minnesota ID card, or phone/utility bill)

Borrowing Privileges

• Borrow from an extensive collection of books, audiovisual materials, magazines, and newspapers.
• Choose from recent additions to the collection:
  • 40,000 books
  • 3000 audiobooks
  • 127 periodical subscriptions, including newspapers & magazines
  • Over 4000 DVDs
  • Over 600 music CDs
• Receive expert assistance in locating needed information and materials, including interlibrary loan services and electronic databases.

Borrower’s Responsibilities

By registering for a library card, users agree to:

• Have their card blocked and not be allowed to check out new materials if several items are past due
• Notify the library if they have lost their library card or have a change in name or address - library card replacement cost is $1
• Realize that parents and/or guardians are responsible for materials borrowed on a child’s card
• Reimburse the library for replacement costs and/or processing fees of lost, stolen or damaged materials checked out on their library card
• Return all overdue items
• Return borrowed materials on or before the due date

Fine Free Establishment

As of January 1, 2014, the Saint Peter Library is fine free.