Library cardholders are responsible for safeguarding their library cards and materials borrowed from the Corona Public Library.

• Presentation of a Library Card or Smart Pass is required to checkout all library materials.
• Responsibility and liability for items charged on a lost or stolen cards rests with the person to whom the card was issued and, if a minor, a parent of guardian who registered for the card, up until the time that the card is reported lost or stolen to the Library.
• Responsibility and liability for returning materials rests with the person who checked them out and, if a minor, a parent or guardian who registered for the card.

Click Here for Library Account Access

Please check your account regularly to ensure we have your current contact information and to look up due dates,  renew items and place holds on material. Click here to review your account.

Library eCards are available free of charge to all Riverside County residents. The Library eCard will be valid for one year. eCard holders can use our Internet computers and borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and access our Online Resources.  When self registering for an eCard, please take a moment to record the card number, password/PIN, and username for the account. Please visit the Library's website at CoronaCA.gov/Library to view all of our Online Resources, Homework Help, and eMedia Collections. We encourage you to upgrade to a Full-Service Library Card. Please see the instructions listed below under the Full-Service Library Card section.

Register for an eCard

The Smart Pass is the student ID number assigned to every Corona-Norco Unified School District student.  In a partnership with the CNUSD, every student ID is also a Corona Public Library card.  It gives access to all materials EXCEPT R-rated DVDs.  With the Smart Pass, the check out limit is 5 items.  For more information click here.

Login: cnusd + student ID number (a.k.a. your lunch number)
PIN/Password: mmdd - your month and day of birth

Example for a student born on January 1st:
Login: cnusd000001
PIN/Password: 0101

The Corona Public Library is pleased to offer Teacher Library Cards to support local educators in providing educational materials to their students.

Benefits of The Teacher Library Card

• Borrow up to 25 items at a time
• Borrow most items up to nine weeks, excludes New Books and audiovisual materials
• Place up to 10 items on hold
• Instantly access entire digital catalog of books, audiobooks, and magazines
• Instantly access online resources and Homework Help
• Have exclusive access to Classroom Book Kits
• Receive a 20% discount at the Friends of the Library Bookstore

Who Can Get A Teacher Library Card?

A “teacher” is any individual currently employed as a teacher, paraeducator, or library staff working in a public, private, charter, or preschool in the cities of Corona, Norco, and Eastvale. Proof of institutional identification or a pay stub from such facility is required to receive a Teacher Card.

Teacher Cards are for materials for curriculum support or classroom use. Teachers should use their regular cards to check out library materials for personal use. Additionally, Teacher Cards are for individual use only.

How to Get A Teacher Library Card:

• Apply in person at the Corona Public Library
• Show valid ID and proof of current California address
• Show proof of current teacher status in Corona, Norco, or Eastvale as follows:

Non-California Resident Library Card use only using the following criteria:

  » Presentation of a valid Out-of-State Photo I.D.;
  » Pay $10;
  » Borrow 1 item at a time;
  » Library card will expire in three months;
  » Adult Card, must be 18 years old;
  » Juvenile Card, legal guardian must be present.

As with all Cards, responsibility and liability rest with the registered card holder and if a minor, a parent or legal guardian who signed the library card application. 

Items are automatically renewed 2 times. If a hold has been placed on an item, a renewal will not be allowed.

Renewal of materials may be completed by logging into your account.  Just enter your 14 digit Library Card number and your PIN number or your SmartPass number and PIN on the Catalog’s Home Page.   If you have questions or are unable to renew your items online please call the Checkout Desk at 951-279-3737 or the Main Library number at 951-736-2381. Items may be renewed 2 times.  If a hold has been placed on an item, a renewal will not be allowed. 

Some library materials are not eligible for renewals:

• Games
• Bakeware
• Zip Books

Accounts with overdue fines or lost material fees that exceed $50 will receive a courtesy email notification of delinquent status.  After the courtesy notice is sent, fourteen days is given to clear the account.  If no action is taken after this time, delinquent accounts are submitted to a collection agency.  A $24 collection agency fee is added to the account at this time.