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1. Can I find books by Lexile number at the library?

A large portion of the Children’s fiction collection has been color-coded and corresponds to a set Lexile range. If you know your child’s Lexile range, this color coding system makes it easy to browse and find books. However, if you need a specific book, please bring in your Lexile range list with you.

2. Can I pay my overdue fees online?

Yes!  Customers have the ability to pay their overdue fees online using PayPal or a credit card. Fees of $5.00 or more may be paid from a home or office computer, smartphone or tablet by simply logging in to your library account. Select Fines & Fees, then check the fines you wish to pay and select Pay Fines Now.

For security purposes, fees cannot be paid using the Library’s computers or through the wireless connection.

3. Can I request an item from another library?

Yes! You may place a hold on most items in the library system and you will be placed in the queue and will be notified when the item is available to be picked up at the library you selected.

4. Can I return books from other libraries at the Murrieta Public Library?

You may return books and other materials borrowed from our partnering libraries and library systems at the Murrieta Public Library. They include the Moorpark City Library, Moreno Valley Public Library, Palmdale Public Library, Simi Valley Public Library and the Riverside County libraries.

5. Can I return my books to other libraries?

You may return books and other materials borrowed from our partnering libraries and library systems at the Murrieta Public Library. They include the Moorpark City Library, Moreno Valley Public Library, Palmdale Public Library, Simi Valley Public Library and the Riverside County libraries.

6. Can I use my debit or credit card at the Library?

You are able to pay fines and fees and/or add money to your printing account with a debit/credit card.

7. Can I use my Temecula, Lake Elsinore, etc. library card at the Murrieta Public Library?

You may use a card from the Moorpark City Library, Moreno Valley Public Library, Palmdale Public Library, Simi Valley Public Library and the Riverside County libraries here, just as you may return any materials borrowed from those libraries here and our materials at their locations.

8. Do you charge a fine for overdue materials?

Yes. Any materials not returned before the end of the checkout period will be assessed a late fee.

Item Type	Fee
Adult items	$0.25 per item, per day
Media (DVD, CD, etc.)	$0.25 per item, per day

9. Do you have downloadable audio books and ebooks?

Find digital resources available through the Murrieta Public Library. 

10. Do you have meeting rooms at the Murrieta Public Library?

The Murrieta Public Library welcomes residents, non-residents and non-profit organizations to rent our Community Room. Maximum occupancy is 185 and the room has audio/visual and computer equipment. For more information, call Krissi Limkemann at 951-461-6133.

11. Do you have office machines for public use?

In addition to public computers and printers, the Murrieta Public Library has a public copier available for public use.  Please note: the computers shut down 15 minutes before closing each day.

12. Do you have Study Rooms at the Murrieta Public Library?

There are Study Rooms available. Please sign up for a Study Room at the Adult Reference Desk. You will also need to adhere to the following guidelines:

• Study Rooms are available to those 14 years or older. 
• You must present and leave a valid library card at the Adult Reference Desk.
• Fines on the card must be less than $5. Additionally, the card left must belong to the responsible person checking out the room and must remain in the room for the duration of reservation. 
• Study Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. They may not be booked ahead of time; however, you may sign up on the waiting list if they are all full. You have ten minutes from the reserved time to claim the Study Room or else it will be offered to the next person on the waiting list.
• Study Rooms are available for a single two-hour period per day. Another reservation can be made after one hour from the time of last checkout. No more than two reservations per day. Individuals of a group who have used the Study Room may not sign-up for additional Study Room time.
• Library staff will check the room for damages prior to you using it to assure that you will not be responsible for someone else’s vandalism.
• The lights must be kept on at all times. You are responsible for all dry erase markers and erasers checked out from the Reference Desk as well as erasing the whiteboard when finished. Please return the markers and erasers to the Adult Reference Desk.
• Study Rooms will close 15 minutes before the Library closes. Maximum capacity for Rooms A and B is six and maximum capacity for Room C is eight. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in loss of Study Room privileges.

13. Do you have tax forms?

Typically from late-January through the end of April, some federal and state tax forms are available at the Murrieta Public Library; most tax forms are also available year-round to download on Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB)as well.

14. Do you have the Murrieta Valley Unified School District Accelerated Reader (AR) and Lexile booklists?

No, we do not have the Murrieta Valley Unified School District AR and Lexile booklists. Please see your school’s website.

15. Do you have WiFi?

The Murrieta Public Library has WiFi throughout its facility. When in the Library with your mobile device, select Library-Public; no password is required.

16. Do you offer passport services?

Yes, the Murrieta Public Library does offer passport services. Please call 951-461-6417 for more information or visit https://murappointments.as.me/MurrietaPassportProcessing to make an appointment.

17. Do you offer Notary Public services?

Please call Gretchen Sedlacek at 951-461-6147 with any questions or to schedule an appointment. Effective July 1, 2023, the fee is $15.00 per signature.

18. Do you offer scanning and fax services?

The Library does offer scanning services and the scanning station is located next to the Adult Reference and Information Desk. The Library no longer offers fax services.

19. How do I become a volunteer?

Please return a completed Volunteer Application (PDF) to one of the Library's Service Desks and you will be contacted regarding upcoming volunteer opportunities. Applications can also be found at the Service Desks at the Library.

20. How do I get a library card?

You can register online and bring your registration number to the Customer Services desk. Photo identification and proof of current residence is required. Those under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian present. Library card application forms are also available in the Library. 

Please remember: you must have your library card to access any of the library’s services. (Checking out or renewing items, using a computer, or paying fines/fees. This includes accessing your account from home via the Internet or over the phone.) 

21. How do I look for a specific title?

Visit our online catalog. You can search by title, author, words or phrases or subject. Select Check Availability and More Info for status and location of item. To search other libraries, select the assigned branch.

22. How do I renew an item?

Please have your library card available to renew.  All Murrieta Public Library items may be renewed up to 4 times, with the exception of brand new, in demand or special collection items or if someone else is waiting for that item.

Renew by Phone

Call Customer Service at 951-304-BOOK, or call Automated Phone Renewal at 1-888-388-0664.

Renew Online

1. Go to the online catalog. Enter your library card number and personal identification number (PIN). 
2. Select Items Out and follow instructions on the page. 
3. Please verify all due dates. The Renew All Items option will only renew one page at a time. 

23. How do I replace a lost or stolen library card?

There is a $1 fee to replace a lost or stolen card. Present a valid photo identification with payment to the Account Services desk and a helpful staff member will access your account and provide you with a new card. 

Once you receive a new card, your old card and account number will no longer be valid. While your specific account information stays the same, the account/card number will change.

24. How long can I keep an item?

Items owned by the Murrieta Public Library have a loan period of 3 weeks. Items owned by libraries in our shared system may be subject to different loan periods.

25. How many items can I have checked out on my card?

Up to 30 items may be checked out on your card. The total can be made up of any combination of library materials.

26. What is my personal identification number (PIN)?

Your personal identification number (PIN) is the last four digits of the telephone number you provided unless you have asked for it to be changed to some other number. 

You will need your PIN to access your library account information online and to place holds on items in the catalog. If using the last four digits of your telephone number as your PIN does not work, you will need to come into the Library and speak to Customer Services.

27. What are your hours and what is your address?

Find contact information, hours, and directions for the Murrieta Public Library.