In order to borrow materials, you must present a valid Library Card.  All residents of Payson & the surrounding area, which include Star Valley, Pine, Strawberry, Tonto Basin & Christopher Creek, Forest Lakes, Heber, & Happy Jack may apply for a library card upon meeting the following requirements:

1.  Age requirements: 18 years or older.  Children under the age of 18 years may apply for a card, but must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Parents/Guardians are responsible for anything checked out by their children.

2.  Valid Photo ID, plus proof of current Gila County mailing address. If a P.O. Box or HCR Box is used as a mailing address, a location of residence is also necessary. (Proof of mailing address may be utility bill, rent receipt, check/deposit slip, etc.)

3.  You must also supply the following information:

a. Driver's License

c. Date of Birth

d. Name & phone number of a local reference, other than someone living in your household.

THERE IS NO FEE FOR A LIBRARY CARD.  A black card will be issued free of charge. However, if you lose your card, there will be a replacement fee of $1.00.

Cardholding patrons may checkout up to 30 items, provided they do not take every book on a specific subject or author. VIDEOS/DVDs are limited to 6 per family. Audio books, sound/music cassettes, and CD’s are limited to 6 each per patron.

FOR LIABILITY REASONS, YOU MUST HAVE YOUR GILA COUNTY LIBRARY CARD WITH YOU IN ORDER TO CHECK OUT ANY ITEMS.