Currituck County Public Libraries

Is the library closed on holidays?

Our libraries follow the County of Currituck's holiday schedule. When a holiday falls on a Friday or Monday, the Barco and Moyock Libraries will also be closed on the Saturday following or prior to that holiday.

How do I get a library card?

All residents of Currituck County can sign up for a library card free of charge.

To get a library card, bring:

• a government-issued photo ID, and
• proof of Camden, Currituck, Dare, or Pasquotank County residency or home ownership

to any Currituck County Public Library and fill out an application.

If your photo ID does not have your current address on it, you can show a recently-received utility bill (addressed to you), voter registration card, vehicle registration, printed personal check, lease, etc. as proof of address.

In order for children under age 18 to get a library card:  

• both the parent/legal guardian and the child must be present at the time of application, and

• the parent/guardian must provide photo ID/proof of residency and sign the application agreeing to be responsible for all items checked out on the minor's card.

Click here to access the library card application.

What is a PIN and how do I get one?

A PIN is a password you set for your library card. You will need a PIN to reserve or renew items online and to access resources like cloudLibrary and NCLIVE.

You can set up or change your PIN by:

• Visiting your local branch - You will be required to show your library card or ID in order to set up a PIN.
• Calling your local branch - You will have to verify your account information first in order to set up a PIN.

How do I place an item on hold?

If an item you want from the library is checked out to someone else, you can claim a spot in line by placing a hold.

Holds can also be placed on items that are currently available—our staff will locate the item and have it waiting for you on the hold shelf at your preferred pickup location.

Holds may be placed several ways:

• Log in to your account and request the item(s) in the EARL Online Catalog;
• Ask a staff member for assistance at the circulation desk; and/or
• Call the library during business hours.

When the item is ready for you to pick up, you will receive an e-mail or phone call. NOTE: You can change your preferred method of notification by speaking with a staff member.

Items not picked up within three business days of notification will be reshelved or returned to the lending library.

How do I renew an item?

Items may be renewed twice, unless your item is on hold for another patron.

You can renew items in-person at the library, online by logging in to your patron account, or by calling your local branch.

To renew your items online:

• From the EARL Online Catalog, click on Log In at the top right and enter your credentials.
• From the dropdown menu next to your name, click on Loans.
• Click on the orange Renew Loan button next to any item(s) you wish to renew.
• Your new due date will display next to the item(s) you have renewed.

Please note: If an item has already been renewed twice or is overdue, you may not be able to renew the item. For assistance with these items, call your library:

How long do my items check out/what are the loan periods?

A few items check out for 14 days:

• New Adult Fiction
• New DVDs (Adult and Juvenile)

Most items check out for 21 days:

• Books (excludes New Adult Fiction)
• Audiobooks on CD
• DVDs (excludes New DVDs)
• Albemarle Alliance Kits

Where can I return my items?

Any items checked out from a Currituck County Library may be returned to any library within the EARL Regional Library System.

As a convenience for patrons, items may also be returned to our book drops any time at the following locations:

How much are overdue, lost, and damaged item fees?

Overdue Fines

Overdue fines accrue at a rate of $.10 per day. There is a five-day grace period before fines start accruing. After the grace period, fines begin accruing retroactively from the first day the item became overdue.

Fines will stop accruing if the item is

• renewed (if eligible),
• returned, or
• fines have reached the total replacement cost of the overdue item.

Lost & Damaged Items

Lost items and items that have been damaged beyond repair are charged to the patron in the amount of the item's replacement cost, plus a $2.00 processing fee. It is at the discretion of library staff to determine whether a damaged item can still be circulated or if it will need to be replaced by the patron.

We do allow patrons to replace lost/damaged items themselves if they are able to find an new, exact replacement of the item at a lower cost than our replacement cost. (For example, sometimes the items can be found for cheaper on Amazon). Please note that in either instance, the patron would still be responsible for paying the $2.00 processing fee to recatalog the item.

How do I reserve a meeting room?

Meeting rooms are available for use at all of the Currituck County Libraries. There is no fee for using library meeting rooms, and you do not have to be a library card holder to reserve a room. Please take a moment to review our Meeting Room Policy and to view details about the meeting spaces at each branch.

NOTE: All meetings must be open to the general public. Meeting rooms cannot be used for selling or private functions. No admission or fees may be charged for events held in the meeting room.

For your convenience, please see our Meeting Room Use Agreement and Meeting Room Schedule Form.

If you are ready to schedule your meeting, need to check availability, or have any additional questions, please contact the branch at which you would like to reserve a room:

What should I do if i lose my library card?

If you lose your library card, please call any Currituck County Library branch as soon as possible to notify us of the lost card so that we may put a block on your account. You will be held responsible for any items checked out to your card until you report it as lost, so make sure you do this as soon as possible!

Replacement cards are available for $1.00; stop in any branch to get a new card.

Why isn't my library card working?

There are a few reasons why your library card might not be working:

• You have fines totaling $5.00 or more on your account, and/or
• You have lost or overdue items on your account, and/or
• Your card has expired.

In order to resolve these issues, you will need to bring your account into good standing by:

• Visiting the library and paying your fines down to less than $5.00, and/or
• Returning or renewing overdue items and/or paying for lost/damaged materials, and/or
• Renewing your card by updating your address, phone number, and e-mail on file with the library.

If you have any questions about the status of your account, please call your local branch.

Does the library have a fax machine?

Yes, all three Currituck Libraries can help you to send and receive faxes. Faxing fees are as follows:

Please note: we can only accept cash or checks as payment at this time; no debit or credit cards.