About Us The San Bernardino County Library supports the individual’s right to have access to ideas and information representing all points of view. The library upholds the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and The Freedom to Read Statement as well as the American Film and Video Association’s Freedom to View Statement.


Resources San Bernardino County Library has joined with the Riverside County Library, Murietta Public Library, Moreno Valley Public Library and College of the Desert to create a combined online catalog.   As result, over two million residents of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties are now able to access and request (free of charge) all the books, videos, CDs, DVDs, audio books, e-books, etc. through a unified catalog and delivery system known as iBistro TM.Library borrowers now have convenient access to over 2.3 million materials. The Catalog can also be accessed in any branch library and from your home, office or school and has a Spanish interface. On-line Public Access Catalog. All you need is a free library card issued from any of the consortium libraries. Materials can be conveniently picked up any of the member’s more than 60 library locations.

Each of our 30 branch libraries also maintains a collection of reference materials designed to meet the needs of the local community. In addition to local materials, library staff have access to additional extensive collections of reference resources in all formats, from print to tangible electronic products (such as CD-ROMs) and on-line databases.

Services Borrowing PrivilegesTo borrow library materials you must obtain a library card by completing a brief application and providing current identification at your local branch library. The card is valid for three years and can be used at all 30 branches. Most books and other materials circulate for 21 days. Items can usually be renewed for one additional loan period if the item has not been reserved. Loan periods for videos and DVDs vary from one to three days. Borrowed library materials may be renewed at any branch library, or by logging onto our On-Line Public Access Catalog.

Use the toll-free number 888-388-0664 with any touchtone phone to renew your library materials, as well as retrieving information on overdue materials, fines owed and the status of requested material. You will need your library card number and PIN (usually the last four digits of your phone number) to use this service.

Patrons are responsible for the replacement cost of lost or damaged materials. It is very important to report a lost or stolen card immediately, as you are responsible for items borrowed on the card until its loss is reported. Remember to also report any changes in your address, phone number or name as soon as possible.

The San Bernardino County Library supports the individual’s right to have access to ideas and information representing all points of view. The library upholds the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and The Freedom to Read Statement as well as the American Film and Video Association’s Freedom to View Statement.

Information Each branch library has highly trained, courteous staff members who are ready to answer reference questions, help locate additional resources, or assist in the use of online databases. Requests for information can be made by phone. Information obtained from outside sources will be delivered to your local branch library, or, at your request, can be faxed to your home, office, or school.

Internet FREE public access to the Internet is available at all County Library branches. Over 300 public PCs with Internet, Internet email and messaging and Microsoft Office software are available to library card patrons or visitors by registering at branch locations for one computer session per day. Visitors should also check with library staff for further information.

Youth Services Each branch library features an age-appropriate Children’s Collection of books and other materials to meet the needs of babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children through grade 6. Similarly, the Young Adult Collection provides age-appropriate materials for those in junior and senior high school.

Trained Youth Services staff members are available to help youth of all ages discover the enjoyment of reading and the use of library resources. Special programs for children and their parents/caregivers and teens are offered throughout the year. View the branch events in your area for schedules of programs.

Bookmobiles Bookmobiles travel to remote areas of the County to provide library materials and service to communities that do not have immediate access to a nearby library.

Books By Mail Books By Mail is a service available to residents who live within the County Library service area who are unable to visit a branch library or bookmobile stop due to health or distance. Additional information is available by calling any branch library.

Interlibrary Loan Interlibrary Loan allows patrons to borrow materials beyond those found in the County Library collection. There is a $3.00 fee for each request. Lending libraries may request additional payment for service or may decline to lend certain materials.

Library Literacy Trained volunteers are available to provide free, confidential, one-on-one tutoring for adults who wish to improve their reading, writing, spelling and technology skills. Additional literacy information is available.

Library Programs Library Programs are offered at all branch libraries on a wide variety of topics. Program schedules, event information and use of available meeting facilities may be obtained from library staff in your local branch or by checking individual branch calendars branches.