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Get a Library Card
Cards are available free of charge to Bridgeview residents upon presentation of 
 two forms of identification:

1. An ID with your photograph on it  such as a driver's license WITH YOUR BRIDGEVIEW ADDRESS ON IT, or State of Illinois identification card.

2. Another ID showing your current Bridgeview address, such as a utility bill, a lease, a voter registration card, or any current mail with address on it.
** Juvenile Cards:  A parent or legal guardian must present proof of residency as stated above and fill out the application card. Once signed, you (parent) are then responsible for materials loaned to the juvenile patron.
Because your library is a member of the Metropolitan Library System your library card will be honored at:
Renewing Bridgeview Library cards
To renew your card, you must bring the card and proof of residency to the circulation desk.
Circulation staff will renew the card for another 2 years.
If you are under the age of 18, a parent must be with you.
All fines and fees on the account must be paid before a card can be renewed.  
Lost Cards and Lost or Damaged Materials
 
Cardholders are responsible for materials checked out on their cards until reported lost or stolen.

Lost Cards
A fee of $5.00 is charged for replacement of a current library card. All outstanding fines MUST be paid at time of card replacement.
To replace a lost or stolen card, a patron must prove residency in the Village of Bridgeview in the same way as in the original card application.
Patrons under the age of 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to replace a lost card.

Lost or Damaged Materials
When an item is lost or damaged you may pay the cost to replace the item, OR you can purchase a new, identical copy. In addition, a processing fee will be charged for items needing replacement. Processing fee is $5.00
In the event that a lost item is found within 2 weeks, after the due date, a refund for the price of the material will be issued, however the processing fee is non-refundable.
Fees that are charged for replacement parts are non-refundable.  
Material Loan Periods
 
Material               Loan Period             Renewal
Books                      3 weeks                   Yes
Books on Tape      3 weeks                   Yes
Books on CD          3 weeks                   Yes
Playaways              3 weeks                   Yes
 
Music CDs              3 weeks                   Yes

All Books, CDs, and Playaways are renewable 1 time for an additional 3 weeks.

Magazines                1 week                     Yes
 
Magazines are renewable 1 time for an additional 1 week.

DVDs & VHS              7 days                      No
LIMIT 10 - NO RENEWALS.
DVDs & VHS cost $1.00 to check out.

Overdue Fines
Overdue fines are charged at the rate of
$.10 cents per day.
The exception of Videos & DVDs, are charged at the rate of $1.00 per day, per item.