FAQ - Public Library Services
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Any Caymanian Citizen, permanent resident, status or work permit holder, or a dependent of someone one of these statuses, can join the library. There is no age requirement.
The annual membership fee for adults is $5, while membership for children is free.
Complete the membership form and bring it, along with identification that shows proof of your address, to your local library.
Yes, once you have your own library card, it can be used at any library location in the Cayman Islands.
Members are allowed to borrow up to 10 books at a time.
Books can be borrowed for up to 21 days. Each book will be stamped with a return date, so you’ll know when it’s due back at the library.
You can renew your books once for an additional 14 days, unless they have been reserved by another member.
Yes, you can! We offer an interbranch transfer service, which redistributes materials on a weekly basis. This allows members to return or request books at any library location.
Overdue items incur fines of 10 cents per day for both juvenile and adult materials, with a maximum fine of $6.00.
Yes, in addition to books, we offer books on CD and in audiobook format. We also carry magazines, newspapers, and DVDs, though availability may vary by branch. Additionally, we have a large e-book collection accessible online with your library membership card. For more details, feel free to ask your local librarian.
Yes, all six of our libraries are equipped with black and white photocopiers for printing and copying. A staff member will assist you with your copying needs at a cost of 25 cents per sheet.
All libraries offer IT facilities, though the available services may vary. These typically include computers, free Wi-Fi, and printing services. For details on the specific resources offered, please reach out to your local library.
Yes, there is a public library in Cayman Brac. Residents of Little Cayman can register to borrow books by mail, which is a free service. Books by Mail borrowers can receive up to five books at a time. Fines are assessed with consideration of postal irregularities.
Download the Volunteer Application Form, complete it, and email it to your local library. Alternatively, call or visit your nearest library to speak with staff about how you can help. They will record your details and contact you when your assistance is needed.
Yes, we have a regular schedule of events and activities across all districts, with programs designed to engage both adults and children of all ages. Visit our Programmes and Events page for information on upcoming events.
Yes, we accept donations of gently used items, including children's books, adult fiction, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks. We do not accept textbooks, encyclopedias, outdated travel books, software guides, periodicals, VHS or audiocassette tapes, or items in poor condition. The CIPLS reserves the right to use, refuse, sell, donate, or discard any donated materials.
