The daily fine for items returned late will be $0.25. There are no daily fines for children's materials. Senior Exemption: Persons age 65 or older may request exemptions from fines. Cost of item plus non-refundable processing fee will be assessed for lost items.
The maximum fines before checkout is restricted and raised to $20.00
Items returned on time are free.
About The Milpitas Public Library
Programs and Events
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Checking Out
Library
Card & PIN
Library card applications are available at all County libraries
and the Bookmobile. Cards are free to anyone with a valid form
of identification showing name and current mailing address.
Rate and review titles you borrow, and share your opinions on them.
Get personalized recommendations.
Fines, Fees, and Loan Periods
Fines: Items should always be returned promptly. All adult materials are subject to fines. If children's items are overdue more than six weeks, a processing fee is charged for each item. Borrowing and renewing privileges are restricted if balance owed is $10 or more. Accounts may be referred to the rebilling service when balance is $50 or more. Individuals sent to Rebilling Agency may not check out until a zero balance is reached. All payments must be cash or check.
Directions
to the Library
Near the Calaveras Blvd. overpass, west side. Heading WEST take the Main St. offramp. Heading EAST go left on Abel, right on Weller. Map.
The Community Library is easy to reach by car or by the #66 VTA bus or the #217 AC Transit bus.
Movies - YouTube
Jeff Paulson and Mike Gibson are going back to the library! When Mike gets busted by a cop for jaywalking, his only way of making amends is to do a little community service...at the library! What ensues is a fun-filled day at Jeff's place of work with a colorful assortment of characters. So whip out your library card and check this one out!
Jeff Paulson and Mike Gibson and going back to the library for a third time! In this adventure, Mike has quit his job at Lockheed and joined the library as a permanent employee! How will Jeff handle this new "edition" to his library world? Check it out and see!
Policies
Get a Library Card
You may get a card in person at the library or apply online and later provide documents when you visit. You must provide your date of birth and present a valid form of identification showing your picture, name, and proof of your current address to complete your registration.
Placing Holds
Depending on your personal account preference, you will receive a message by phone, email, or mail when the requested item is available for pick up at your local community library.
Programs
Book Group
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 p.m. in the
Auditorium. Not held in the summer. For
additional information please contact Terye Riley at 408-262-1171.
Check out the Milpitas Library Book Club Book Shelf.
Vision Literacy
Formerly the Santa Clara County Library Reading Program, we are
dedicated to improving the community in which we live by helping
adults improve their literacy skills. 408-262-1349
The Reading Program
A service of the Library that teaches adults basic reading, writing, math and computer skills for free.
Support
Ed
Cavallini's Gala Send-off
Here are some photo highlights from our celebration of Ed Cavallini
at the June 14, 2000 meeting. Ed retired as Milpitas Community
Librarian and will live with his wife, Jeanne, in Carmel.
Library
Advisory Commission
This Commission helps determine library activities and levels
of service. Meets 7:00 pm at the Milpitas Public Library on
the 3rd Monday of odd numbered months.