• I already have a card from Pikes Peak Library District. Can I check books out at the Manitou Springs library with this card?

Because we are not part of the Pikes Peak Library District, we will need to issue you a separate card in order for you to check out our books. We are participants in the Colorado Library Card Program which allows borrowing privileges among various participating libraries within the state. Simply present your PPLD (or other participating library) card, along with identification showing your current address, and we will issue you a Manitou Springs card.

• I’m only going to be in town for a short period of time. Can I get a temporary card?

If you do not live in Manitou Springs, there are two ways you can get a Manitou Springs library card:

1.   If you live within Colorado and have a home library card, go through the Colorado Library Card Program as outlined above; there are no checkout restrictions.

2.   If you live out of state or do not have a Colorado home library card, you can get a Manitou Springs library card for a non-refundable $25 fee.  Checkout is limited to three (3) items and the card is good for only one (1) year.

• How long can I keep materials from the Manitou Springs Public Library?

You may keep books, magazines, and audiotapes/CDs for three weeks. You may keep videos and DVDs for five days.

• How much do you charge for overdue fines?

Our fines are 10 cents/day for books, magazines, CDs, and books on tape or CD; 50 cents/day for videos and DVDs.

• What if I want to keep a book or video for longer than the checkout period?

You may renew materials up to two times, as long as they are not overdue or on hold/reserve for another patron. We offer in-person or phone renewals at 685-5206. If the library is not open, please leave a message stating your name and the titles you would like to renew. Renewals will allow you an additional 3 weeks for books and 5 days for videos.

• What if I want a book that you don’t have?

We will be happy to place an Interlibrary Loan request for you. If the item is available in-state, it will usually arrive within one week, unless there are other requests pending for it. Renewals are not allowed on interlibrary loan materials, and the fine structure is the same as for materials owned by the Manitou Springs Public Library.

• Does the library have computers available to non card holders?

Yes, computers are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Computers have Internet access, office and word processing software, and educational games and software.