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You can apply for a Boulder City Library Card if you...
If you don't meet the residency and ID requirements, you are welcome to borrow from our paperback and DVD Swaps and can use other print materials within the Library. Public computers and WIFI are also available.
Patrons can stop by the service desk to fill out a form to receive a library card. You must present a valid photo ID in order to sign up for a library card. If the ID doesn't have your current local address on it, you must provide proof of address such as:
A full-service library card allows access to our physical and online resources. Please note that if you do not live in Boulder City, not all online resources may be available. Check with your local library to see what online resources may be offered.
The director of the agency must sign the application indicating the agency will accept financial responsibility for the materials checked out on the card. The agency will be held responsible for lost materials and late fees and will be subject to the same circulation policies as individuals.
Schools may be eligible if the principal, who has budget authority for the school, signs the application indicating the school will be financially responsible for the materials checked out on the card.
Agency library cards expire annually and a new application must be submitted yearly.
Temporary library cards will be issued for people living in the area for at least one month with proof. Cards will be set to expire on "leave" date.
eCards are for patrons living in the local area that may not be eligible for a full-service library card. eCards can only access our online resources and are valid for one year.
Please note that if you do not live in Boulder City, not all online resources may be available. eCards can be requested by filling out the form on our website.
If you have an email on file, you can reset your pin by clicking here.
If you're unsure if you have an email on file or don't receive an email, please stop into the library and we can get you a new pin.
If you never set up a pin, leave the pin blank when logging into the catalog with your library card number. You will be directed to set up a pin on the next screen.
Library cardholders can check out up to 50 physical items at a time. These limits are for Boulder City Library items, other library districts have different limits. Please ask a staff member if you have any questions.
eResources have different limits. Please check the help section of the database for limits.
Library patrons will be assessed overdue fines and replacement fees for late, damaged, or lost items according to the Fines and Fees Schedule. No overdue fines are charged for youth items. However, if the items are not returned, a bill for the items, including a processing fee and a possible collection agency fee will be issued.
These are charges in addition to the full cost of the item if specialty items are damaged, lost,
stolen, or otherwise unreturned.
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Hotspots, tablets, Library of Things Materials, and audio-visual titles |
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In the library? You can use one of the catalog computers or ask at the Information Desk for help to find an item.
At home or on the go? Access our catalog online here. If you're having trouble finding an item, give us a call at 702-293-1281.
There are multiple ways you can renew items with the Boulder City Library. Items can be renewed if the time is eligible for renewals, there are no holds, and the item has not hit the renewal limit.
You can request items from the Las Vegas Clark County Library District or North Las Vegas Library District.
Give us a call or stop in with your library card and we can search for the item and put a hold on it for you.
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Put it on hold yourself using our online catalog system. You just need your library card number and pin.
When the item is ready for pickup, you'll receive email or a phone notification.
If an item is not available at another local library, you may request an interlibrary loan (ILL). Interlibrary loans come from libraries all over the United States and can take upwards of a month to arrive. Some items may not be available via ILL.
Patrons can stop by the Information Desk to fill out a request for an ILL. There is a limit to 3 items per patron at one time.
Patrons requesting ILLs are responsible for all fees charged by the lending library including lending fees, fines, or fees for lost/damaged items.
You can suggest an item for purchase using our form available at the desk. A submitted request is not a guarantee that the item will be purchased.
We do accept some items for donation at the Boulder City Library. This is not a guarantee the item will be put into the collection. Most items end up in book sales. Items will be accepted Monday-Friday during normal library hours. We do not accept donations on the weekend due to staff constraints. You can drop donations off at the staff door on the side of the building by the recycling and trash bins. Ring the bell to alert staff.
For other types of donations, including large monetary donations please contact the Library Director.
We do take book donations from local authors to put in our Local Author area. The item must pass a review process before it will be entered in the collection. Processing can take some time as we have many items to process and most local author donations must be processed from scratch.
Yes, we do offer services for those who are homebound. Check out our brochure or call for more information.
Boulder City Library provides test proctoring services. If you need to have a test proctored, please read the following guidelines and fill out and return the Proctoring Request Form to Boulder City Library.
Please note that our computers cannot be guaranteed for over an hour of use. We do provide wifi for those bringing their own devices.
We have an online store where you can purchase items with our logo on them. Just head to https://boulder-city-library.myspreadshop.com/.
A portion of the sales goes back to the Library.
We also have mugs and stickers for sale at the Information Desk.
Pets are not allowed in the library. Only services animals are trained to do work or perform tasks for a disabled person. Emotional support or comfort dogs are not considered service animals per the ADA.
The Boulder City Library adheres to the ADA requirements for service animals.
Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.
A service animal must be under the control of its handler. Under the ADA, service animals must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless the individual’s disability prevents using these devices or these devices interfere with the service animal’s safe, effective performance of tasks.
Staff may ask allowed questions under the ADA requirements
We have two meeting rooms that are available for use by groups for meetings that are open to the public. For more information including the policies and booking, please see our meeting room page.
Our Amphitheater is available for rent. Check out the policies, fees, and booking information here.
The Boulder City Library has 3 study pods. The study pods are intended for informal individual or small group use (max 2 people). The study pods are not to be used for commercial purposes. Commercial purposes include, but are not limited to, the offering or solicitation of goods, services, or memberships. Tutors may use the study room, but no exchange of money can take place on library grounds.
Funds for this project have been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives, and Public Records.
We have two computer labs for public use.
All of our lab computers can print in color and black & white.
Computer use is limited to 1 session a day, up to 1 hour. If no one is waiting the computer will prompt you for more time.
If you are a guest, please stop by the Information Desk with your photo ID and we will issue you a guest pass.
Please review our computer policy before using the computer.
We do have wifi through Cox for public use. Our wifi is available inbuilding and does reach outside. You must agree to the terms of service to access our wifi.
If your computer is having issues bringing up the portal page, please try typing http://bclibrary.org into the address bar.
Anyone violating the terms of service may be banned from using our wifi.
Our 3D Printer is available to send in requests for printing. Check out this page for more information.
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B&W | $.10 per page
Color | $.25 per page
Single sided only
Stays in queue for 4 hours
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B&W: bclpublicprinter-bw@ewprints.com
Color: bclpublicprinter-color@ewprints.com
Yes! You can print in color from one of our computers or through your mobile device.
We do not have a public fax machine at the Library.
The closest fax service is Bee's Mail Service. They also offer notary services.
1400 Colorado St. Ste C
Boulder City, NV 89005
ph: 293-5268
We're happy to help you get library resources on your device to the best of our abilities!
We offer Tech Teacher, a 45 minute 1 on 1 appointment with one of our tech experts. Learn how to use your device, online library resources, and more! No repairs or setup, please. Call to sign up. Availability is limited.
We do lend out hotspots!
The Boulder City Library has 15 hotspots for checkout. These devices will give you internet anywhere there is T-Mobile coverage.
Please review our hotspot policy for more information.
We have events for all ages, all year round including Summer and Winter Reading Programs!
Our calendar is available here.
You can search for a specific event or limit events to age groups. The calendar can also send you a monthly email based on the events you like.
Some events are limited and require registration. If registration is required, it will be noted on the event and you can sign up online or give us a call at 702-293-1281.
Some of our events do have age limits or age ranges. Age ranges and limits will be listed on the event page if the event has one. Our events also have categories if you looking for a specific age group.
For example:
Our cooking class series 'How Not to Burn Toast' is for ages 16+.
The Boulder City Library offers lots of online resources for our patrons to use. Some of these resources are limited to residents of Boulder City but can be used by anyone within the Library.
Check out all of our resources and databases on our online resources page. They're broken down by category for ease of browsing.
Yes! We have lots of eBooks and audiobooks for you to choose from through 4 different services.
Please give us a call and we'll take a look at your library card.
Some resources are only available to people residing in Boulder City. If you live in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, or Henderson please contact your local library about the resources they offer.
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You can contact us by calling 702-293-1281. We may be busy assisting other patrons, so please leave a message and we will return a call as soon as possible.
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Fill out our contact form and a staff member will reply as soon as possible.
