Get a Library Card
- Utility bills
- Rental agreements
- Bank/credit card statements
- Voter registration card
- Photo ID with current address on it
- Tax notice showing name and current address
- Snow College ID (for current students only)
Card Type
Definition
Cost
valid for
Residents
Cards are free for residents of Ephraim, Chester, and Ephraim City Employees (service area).
Free
1 Year
Non-Residents (Adults)
Any patron 18+ who lives outside of service area.
$40.00
1 Year
Non-Residents (Juvenille)
Any patron under 18 who lives outside of service area.
$20.00
1 Year
Card Type
Residents
Definition
Includes all Ephraim, Manti, and Mt. Pleasant residents ages 3+. Minors must have parent/guardian present to sign up for a card.
Cost
Free
Valid for
3 Years
Card Type
Non-Residents
Definition
All residents of Sanpete County outside of Ephraim, Manti, and Mt. Pleasant. Minors must have parent/guardian present to sign up for a card.
Cost
$30.00 every three years per library card.
Valid for
3 Years
Card Type
Snow College
Definition
All current students, faculty, and staff of Snow College.
Cost
$5.00 one-time fee per library card.
Valid for
3 Years
Card Type
Temporary Residents
Definition
Anyone whose permanent residence is outside of Sanpete County but is temporarily living in Ephraim due to a job. Minors must have parent/guardian present to sign up for a card.
Cost
$5.00 one-time fee per library card.
Valid for
3 Years
- utility bills
- rental agreements
- bank statements
- photo ID with current address
- online orders that indicate a local delivery address (i.e., Amazon)
FAQs
You have three ways to renew items.
- You can call us at 435-283-4544
- You can come into the library
- You can access your account online and renew your items as long as they are not overdue, or have exceeded their maximum checkout.
All items except DVD’s may be renewed twice. DVD’s can only be renewed one time.
- You cannot check out items if your fines are over $5.00.
- You need to pay down your fine below $5.00 to resume check outs.
| Material Type | How Often Charged | Amount | Notes |
| Books | N/A | $0.00 | We have eliminated late fees on all books belonging to the Ephraim Public Library.* |
| DVDs & Blu-ray discs | Daily | $1.00 | Charged per item per day up to five days. Fees capped at $5.00 per item. Items not returned within 7 days of due date (after all renewals) will be marked lost. |
| Books on CD | Daily | $0.50 | Charged per item per day up to five days. Fees capped at $2.50 per item. Items not returned within 7 days of due date (after all renewals) will be marked lost. |
| Library of Things materials | Daily | $1.00 | Charged per item per day up to five days. Fees capped at $2.50 per item. Items not returned within 7 days of due date (after all renewals) will be marked lost. |
| Inter-Library Loan items | Daily | $1.00 | Charged per item per day up to five days. Fees capped at $2.50 per item. Items not returned within 7 days of due date (after all renewals) will be marked lost. |
*Please note that books belonging to Manti and Mt. Pleasant still accrue late fees.
Local book transfers allow you to place holds and check out items from Manti and Mt. Pleasant.
Interlibrary Loan is a service through the State Library that allows us to expand the search for materials outside our local area. So if we don’t have it, we still may be able to get it for you.
If you want an item that is not available through our library consortium, you can request using one of the methods listed below.
- Book requests may be made in the library
- By submitting a request through our form
- Or over the phone at 435-283-4544.
Once you make a request, we will decide whether to purchase it or make an ILL loan inquiry.
You can pay your Ephraim Public Library fines and fees in person at the library.We accept Cash, Checks, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa
No. Fines for Manti and Mt. Pleasant must be paid at the corresponding library. We will only take payment for fines/fees owed to the Ephraim Public Library.
We offer the following technology services:
- Public computers with Microsoft Office products
- Printing via print.princh.com (use library code 111766)
- Self-serve scanning and copying services
- Free public wi-fi
Libby is the online platform we use to provide access to audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines. Ephraim Public Library is a member of the Beehive Library Consortium, which gives our patrons access to thousands of digital materials through Libby.