Memberships

Applying For A Membership

Becoming a member at the Garden Grove Library is free to residents of Jamaica. You, must however, provide identification that gives your name, your picture and your current address. This identification is required for persons over the age of 18 and could be presented in the form of a National ID Card, Driver’s License, Passport, Employee ID card  or School ID. To verify your residency, a Utility Bill, Bank Statement, Letter of Residency (signed and stamped letter from a local authority or landlord), Tax Document or Lease Agreement must also be presented.

An application form is also to be filled out. This can be done at the Garden Grove Library building or online on our website application form. 

Persons under the age of 18 do not require identification. A guardian is required however to present their ID, the birth certificate of the child and their signature on the library application card. 

After registration and identification, a library card will be issued to the person allowing them to fully access our library and its resources.

Borrowing Resources

Loan Period:

• Books, Magazines, Audio books- 1 Month

• DVDs, videocassettes, music cassettes and CDs- 1 Week

Lost or Damaged Items:

• Hardback book (Adult/YA) -      $500

• Hardback book (Juvenile) - $300

• Paper Back Book - $250

• Audiobook, CD, DVD - $500

Tips of How to care for Borrowed Books 

Handling:

• Avoid using the book when hands are dirty

• Turn pages gently to avoid tearing

• Avoid writing or highlighting in books

• Use bookmarks instead of folding pages

Storage:

• Keep books from the elements such as rain or snow

• Store books in a dry place

• Keep books away from pets