Manage your account online

To check your account online you can access your account from the Library’s Online Catalog here. Select My Account at the top of the screen and choose "Log In/Register" from the menu. You will be prompted for your library card number and PIN.  To update the contact information on your account, please visit any Torrance Public Library location and present your photo identification.

Check your account over the phone

You may check your account over the phone by calling 310-618-5969 during regular business hours. Please have your Library card number and PIN (personal identification number; the last four digits of your phone number) ready.

Loan Periods

Library card holders are responsible for all materials checked out on their card. If a library card is lost or stolen, please report it to the library immediately.

The library has established the following policies for the use of library materials:

• Standard Loan Period – 21 days
• DVD and Video Loan Period – 7 days
• Renewals – cardholders may renew items a maximum of two times if there are no holds pending
  

• Limit on number of items checked out:
  • Adults – 50
  • Teens/Children – 50
  • DVDs – 50
  • eBooks – 6

• Notices
  • As a courtesy, Email Due Soon reminders are sent 3 days before item is due.
  • Email Overdue notices are sent 7, 14, and 21 days after item is due.

 Library materials may not be checked out to cardholders whose fines exceed $25.00.

Library cards are valid for three years and can be renewed at no charge when you bring in your existing library card to any Torrance Library	No Charge
Temporary card (if you forget your card and staff has to look up your card number for you)	No Charge
Replacement of lost/stolen/misplaced library card	No Charge
Damaged library card	No Charge
Requests/holds (for materials owned by Torrance Public Library)	No Charge
Requests (Inter-library loan)	$5.00 - per material minimum
Overdue fines	No Charge
Lost items	Cost of item plus processing fee
Processing fee for lost or damaged items	$5.00
Lost or damaged parts	$5.00
Photocopy, Printer, and Microfiche reader printers	.15 cents per page (.50 for color)
Exam Proctoring	$50.00