Library Policies

Welcome to the Guam Public Library System (GPLS). There are six (6) libraries and a  Bookmobile within the GPLS. The main library, the Nieves M. Flores Memorial Public  Library, is located in Hagåtña. The five Branches are located in the villages of Agat  (Maria R. Aguigui Memorial Library), Barrigada, Dededo, Merizo (Rosa Aguigui Reyes  Memorial Library) and Yona.  

Please feel free to browse through our library and become familiar with our services and  collections. If you have any questions, please ask one of the library staff. To check out  materials, you are required to have a valid Guam Public Library System card, and  please present your library card each time.  

  • Library cards are free to all residents who live on Guam.
  • Library cards can be applied at any of the six libraries within the GPLS, the  Bookmobile & ONLINE here
  • Each person (age six and older) must have his/her own card.  
  • To obtain a library card, everyone (age six and above) must fill out an application  form in person. Please sign your name in front of a library staff.  
  • All information on the application must be filled or it will not be processed.   Identification (ID) must be presented at the time of application.  
  • ADULTS must show identification (ID) or combination of IDs that includes the  following: 1) current picture, 2) current address. 
  • Acceptable identification(s) include: Driver’s license, Government of Guam ID,  Military ID, Passport, MCB , bank card, Automobile registration, Bank Statement,  or Personal Mailing address with current postmark, Visa, or Birth Certificate.  
  • UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE/HIGH SCHOOL students may use the following  identification (ID): Current and valid student ID card issued by the school.   MINORS/CHILDREN without his/her own form of ID must obtain a Parent or  Legal Guardian’s signature when applying for a card. Parent or Legal Guardian  must sign names in person in front of a library staff and must show acceptable  ID(s.)  
  • Bookmobile Applicants: Your library card will be ready for you upon submission  of completed application. School applicants will be ready within one   You can use your valid library card at the Bookmobile or within the Guam Public  Library System.  
  • Your valid library card is assigned for your own use only. You are responsible for  all materials borrowed on your card, and for any charges on items that are  overdue, lost or damaged. Please do not allow anyone else (e.g., other family  members, friends, etc.) to use your library card.  
  • If your card is lost or stolen, it is your responsibility to inform us immediately.  Your report and date of reporting will be recorded. We will tag your account so  that no one else can use your library card. There is a charge to replace the lost  card. Upon reapplying you be issued a new number, however, all items checked  out in the old library card will be transferred to the new account.  
  • If there are any changes on the information you have provided us, please let  know so that we can update your record.  

LOAN PERIODS, LIMITS, FINES

REPLACEMENT OF LOST LIBRARY CARDS……………………….$ 0.75 EACH CARD   

To ensure that your public libraries always have an adequate supply of materials for all  patrons, the following loan periods, fines, charges and limits on the number of items  allowed out each time apply to all cardholders of the Guam Public Library  

  • You are responsible for all the materials borrowed on your card, and for any  charges on items that are overdue, lost or damaged. Again, please do not allow  anyone else (e.g., other family members, friends, etc.) to use your library card. 
  • The maximum number of items any borrower can check out at one time is six (6)  print, and two (2) non-print materials. Please consult the chart for limits on  individual types of materials.  
  • Reference materials, periodicals, newspapers and collections in the Guam Room  and Federal Documents Room are not for circulation.  
  • Print materials are circulated for twenty-one (21) days. The fine for overdue print  materials is 25 cents per day per item. Most print materials can be renewed  twice, on or prior to the due date. Please consult the chart for renewable  materials.  
  • Non-print materials are also circulated for twenty-one (21) days to Adults ages 18  years and above ONLY. The fine for overdue non-print materials (CD’s, DVD’s,  Kits, etc.) are $1.00 per day per item  
  • All Circulation materials have a (21) day lending period. Print and Non-print  materials.  
  • Library materials must be returned before closing time on the due date. Item(s)  returned after the library closes will be treated as if returned on the next day the  library is open. NOTE: There is a 2 day grace period after the due date.  
  • There will be no overdue fines charged on holidays and /or closed days.   You can return or renew library material(s) at any of the six Guam Public  Libraries and at the Bookmobile.  
  • Again, most print materials can be renewed twice on or prior to the due date by  telephone or in person.  
  • Lost and/or damaged library print materials can be renewed twice on or prior to  the due date by telephone or in person to give you time to search for it or replace  with a new identical title.  
  • For lost and/or damaged library materials, each item will be charged the current  replacement cost + $2.00 processing fee.  
  • For lost/damaged and overdue library materials, each item will be charged the  current replacement cost + maximum fines + $2.00 processing fee.   For maximum fines of all materials, please consult  

Note: A borrower, who has overdue items, owes fines, or has damaged material(s) on  record, will lose all borrowing privileges until the matter is cleared.