About the Library

Library Cards and Fees

To Get A Library Card:

If You Reside Within the Town of Cortland:

Simply bring in a photo id and proof of residence (such as a utility bill). Children under 18 will need a parent or guardian to complete their library card applications.

If You Reside Outside the Limits of the Town of Cortland:

Cortland town residents support the library through their taxes. Non-residents may have a library card by paying an equivalent fee. For renters, this amount is 15% of one month's rent. For homeowners, this amount is .0043% of your EAV calculated as the yearly fee. Please bring the appropriate documentation into the library and we will be happy to help you.

If You Reside Within the Limits of A Town Other Than Cortland:

Please visit your "home library" and follow their procedures to get a library card. You will then be able to use that library's card at the Cortland Library if you wish.

Fees:

All Materials Returned After the Time Allotted for Checkout Will Be Subject to A Fine:

DVD's returned late (3 days for new releases, 1 week for all other DVD's) will be subject to a fine of $.20 per item, per day.

All other in-library materials returned late (magazines 1 week, books 2 weeks) will be subject to a fine of $.10 per item, per day.

Electronic downloads through the OMNI website (e-books and audio books) allow only 3 items checked out at any one time. E-book checkout is 2 weeks, but e-books may be returned early. For audio books you may select a checkout time of 1, 2 or 3 weeks. However, audio books may not be returned early.

$5 in fees or 5 overdue items will prevent you from renewing online. You may not check out other materials until the fine is reduced below $5.