Stanislaus County Free Library
Library function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]stanislauslibrary.org
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Contact details & office locations ↓Online services & information
Use the links below for official services and provider information. Check each service’s instructions and service area.
Official public library system associated with Stanislaus County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
Read this library system’s own card instructions. Online registration, physical-card activation, residence and youth requirements may differ; use the quoted local conditions below where provided.
Before you start
- Information & documents · Convert to full service card
- May be converted to a full service card by showing photo ID and proof of address in person [4]
- Information & documents · Under-18 and under-13 identification differences
- Under 18 must have parent’s information and signature (may show California Driver’s License or state ID). For age 12 and under, parent or guardian must show ID. [5]
- Availability · Report lost/stolen card immediately
- If your library card is lost or stolen, please contact the library immediately, so we can prevent unauthorized use of your library card account. [6]
- Availability · Replacement library card has no cost
- There is no cost to replace your library card. [7]
- Availability · Three-year full-access card; renew by phone after contact-information confirmation
- Full Access Library cards expire every three years. If you receive email notifications, you will be notified 30 days before your library card expires. To renew your library card, please call (209) 558-7808 or your local branch and confirm your contact information. [8]
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Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Replacement library card | $0.00replacement card | Lost/stolen report first; material charges separate.[9] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked4 source pages · 11 citations
Sources were checked by an AI-assisted research process. A checked website does not mean every service or fee on it has been reviewed.
- [1] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · Official library page — provider identity and services
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Donate to Library
- [2] Public Library Administrative Headquarters Directory — live 2025 report (opens in a new tab)
California State Library · Live 2025–26 administrative headquarters report — STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY1500 I ST.MODESTO953541166(209) 558-7801(209) 558-7814(209) 558-7821comments@stanlibrary.orghttp://stanislauslibrary.orgSarahDentanCounty Librarian
- [3] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link
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Get a Library Card
- [4] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Convert to full service card
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
May be converted to a full service card by showing photo ID and proof of address in person
- [5] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Under-18 and under-13 identification differences
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Under 18 must have parent’s information and signature (may show California Driver’s License or state ID). For age 12 and under, parent or guardian must show ID.
- [6] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06099 p17
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If your library card is lost or stolen, please contact the library immediately, so we can prevent unauthorized use of your library card account.
- [7] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06099 p18
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
There is no cost to replace your library card.
- [8] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06099 p25
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Full Access Library cards expire every three years. If you receive email notifications, you will be notified 30 days before your library card expires. To renew your library card, please call (209) 558-7808 or your local branch and confirm your contact information.
- [9] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06099 fee 18 replacement library card
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
There is no cost to replace your library card.
- [10] STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · STANISLAUS COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06099 local card contact
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Full Access Library cards expire every three years. If you receive email notifications, you will be notified 30 days before your library card expires. To renew your library card, please call (209) 558-7808 or your local branch and confirm your contact information.
- [11] Stanislaus County Free Library — Locations & Hours (opens in a new tab)
Stanislaus County Free Library · Stanislaus County Free Library — Locations & Hours — 06099 branch directory
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Ceres 2250 Magnolia Ceres, CA 95307 Phone: (209) 537-8938