While the library's doors remain closed to the public (due to the current public health emergency) proof of residency to establish a library member account is not required.  Please use these links to get started:

• Member Account Application
• How to Submit Your Library Member Account Application

• Valid NM issued driver's license or NM ID, utility bill, phone bill, voter's ID, rental agreement, vehicle registration, vehicle insurance, bank statement, checkbook, concealed carry permit

NOTE:  As of March 13, 2020 the library closed its doors to the public until further notice.   HOWEVER, we are still offering digital resources.

Normal hours of operation are on the following days pending holiday and inclement weather closures:

Tuesday - Friday: 10am-6pm
Saturday: 10am-3pm
Sunday - Monday: Closed

Please refer to the link below or contact the library directly for help with your library member account.

• https://edgewood.biblionix.com/catalog/help/accounts/
• (505) 281-0138

Please select the link below for tips on using the online library catalog:
https://edgewood.biblionix.com/catalog/help/catalog/

Please select the link to watch a quick video tutorial on how to reserve items from the online library catalog after logging in to your member account:
https://edgewood.biblionix.com/catalog/media/videos/biblionix_reserve.mp4

Curbside services have been suspended until further notice as of November 6, 2020.

(Usually, your reserved items are ready, you will receive notification via text, email, or phone call to pick them up during scheduled curbside service hours.)

Reserved materials will be held for curbside pick-up for 5 business days from the day you were notified.  If you cannot make it to the library during this time frame, it's not a problem.  Just contact the library to request alternative arrangements.

*Any reserves not picked up will be placed back into circulation.

Children must be 5-17 years old and have parental/guardian permission to receive a library card.

Adult patrons may receive a replacement card when they provide photo-proof of identification (e.i. driver's license, passport, work ID, school ID).

Underage patrons (5-17 yrs.) who do not possess a photo-proof of identification, may receive a replacement card only when a parent/guardian accompanies them.

ALL patrons must pay a fee of $1.00 for a replacement card.

We are always happy to accept extra help from community service volunteers. In order to maintain library safety and security, the library will only consider potential community service workers who need to satisfy required community service hours for their educational institution.

Community service workers are responsible for maintaining any records of his/her hours served with the library. Acceptance and dismissal will be at the Librarian's discretion.

*Due to the current public health crisis, the library is not accepting donations at this time*

The Edgewood Community Library Friends are happy to accept donations on behalf of the library that are in good condition.  Donated items that are free of mildew, mold, dust, and dirt without any excessive spine damage, missing pages, missing covers or water damage are much appreciated!

Items we love:

• Children's books
• Antiquarian, rare and collectible books
• Hardcover fiction and nonfiction
• Mass market paperbacks
• Trade paperbacks
• Books on CD*
• CDs*
• DVDs, blu-ray discs*
• Video games*

• Any items not in good condition as described above
• Activity books, workbooks
• Annuals,yearbooks
• Audio cassette tapes, VHS tapes, LP records, computer software
• Books published by magazines (Reader's Digest, Time-Life)
• Britannica, World Book encyclopedias
• College textbooks, school textbooks
• Case law, procedural books
• Custom course packets
• Directories, phone books
• Free/examination/advanced reading copies
• Periodicals (journals, magazines, newspapers)
• Microfilm, microfiche
• Tax forms, government documents, government forms

Donation receipts are available, upon request, at the circulation desk.

*Library staff are not authorized to establish the monetary value of any donation.

Patrons and their immediate family members may check out more items ONLY when the overdue materials are returned, located, or paid for.

Until all overdue items are returned, located, or paid for, patrons and their immediate family members are restricted from:

• Renewing materials

• Reserving materials

• Checking out materials

• Inter-library loan requests

Library cards are required for all transactions, whether in-person, by phone, or online.  Your name and/or photo proof of identification will not be accepted in lieu of a library card.

Parents may utilize their underage child's library card for library transactions on their child's behalf.

Due to confidentiality of library records, an adult may not use another adult's library card for library transactions unless given express permission by the library card holder.

Newly registered patrons may check out 3 materials on their first check out.

Current patrons may check out 8 materials.

3 weeks for:
Books, Audiobooks, DVDs, Learning Backpacks

2 weeks for:
Bestsellers, Recent Acquisitions

1 week for:
Museum Passes

Patrons are welcome to consume beverages and snacks away from the carpeted areas and Computer Room in the library.

We ask that patrons please silence all devices and refrain from making or receiving phone calls while in the Computer Room.  Anywhere else in the library is perfectly fine!

Patrons may renew materials once by phone, by email, in-library, or by logging in to their account via the Online Catalog only if those materials are NOT:

• Overdue
• On reserve by another patron

Your web-based online library account (via the Online Catalog) is accessible from any device that can connect to the web and allows you to:

• Establish a unique password
• View items checked out to you and their status
• Renew items
• Reserve items
• View fines due
• Bookmark items
• Designate a vacation delay so you won't miss your reserved titles
• View your check out history
• View and update notification options

Patrons in good standing with a valid Edgewood Community Library card can fill out an ILL Request Form per title at the circulation desk.

The Librarian will then request the title/s from the New Mexico State Library to be sent, by mail, to the Edgewood Community Library for pick up by the requesting patron.

Once the material/s has arrived, the patron will then be notified by the Librarian.

• Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.
• ALL inter-library loans must be returned to the Edgewood Community Library.

Patrons may print from any of the patron computers. Print-outs are $.15 per page.

Young patrons are always welcome in the library and we care deeply about their safety and welfare, especially since the library operates as a public space for the community.  However, the responsibility for a child's wellbeing and behavior, while on library grounds, ultimately rests with the parent or responsible caregiver and not with library staff.  Here are a few things to keep in mind:

• Children under the age of 10 must always be accompanied by a parent or responsible caregiver.

• Children age 10 or older may use the library on their own, provided they are able to use the library independently and without close supervision.
• Unaccompanied children must have suitable contact information should an emergency or unexpected library closure occur.

• Parents or caregivers must make clear to their child their own rules and expectations regarding use of library materials, public access devices, and WiFi connection.
• Library staff do not limit access for any library patron.
• We recommend that underage patrons use the public access devices in the Children's/Youth Areas as they offer a filtered Internet connection.
• The library's WiFi is currently unfiltered.

A library card is not required to utilize the library's public access devices and Internet connection.  However, all patrons must follow the Library's Public Access Devices & Internet Use Policy approved February 2020.

Patrons may make black and white copies for $.15 per page on a self-service copier in the computer room.

The library does NOT have a public fax machine but we know who does:

Mail & Copy Business Center Inc.
2 Marietta Ct. Edgewood, NM 87015
(505) 281-2400