Eagle Mountain residents have access to a broader range of library resources through participation in the North Utah County Library Cooperative. According to the Eagle Mountain Public Library Strategic Plan 2024–2028, the library participates in this cooperative to provide extended services to the local community. This cooperative structure is a response to the fact that Utah County does not have a county-wide system.
Under the terms of the North Utah County Library Cooperative, residents can use their Eagle Mountain library card at other participating locations. According to the Eagle Mountain City Frequently Asked Questions, the North Utah County Library Cooperative (NUCLC) allows residents to use libraries in Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, and Highland, provided that the resident's library card is in good standing in Eagle Mountain. This arrangement allows for shared resources across the different municipalities.
While the cooperative facilitates access to multiple locations, the Eagle Mountain Public Library maintains its own specific policies and services. According to the Eagle Mountain City Frequently Asked Questions, a library card is required to check out materials. The library provides a system where photo identification may be honored for checkout if a patron has left their card at home. The library's policies regarding checkout limits vary by age group: adult cards allow for the checkout of 50 items, teen cards allow for 15 items, and children's cards allow for 10 items. The duration for borrowing items is also specified; books and audio books may be checked out for 21 days, while DVDs may be checked out for 7 days.
The Eagle Mountain Public Library, which was created in November of 1999 according to the library's strategic plan, serves a population of approximately 54,149 residents as of 2023 census estimates. The library is located in the city center area of Eagle Mountain and serves the local area as well as the Cedar Valley, which includes Fairfield and Cedar Fort. The facility provides various amenities, including eight internet computers for public use and free Wi-Fi. For those who cannot visit during standard hours, the library offers a 24/7 book return located on the west side of the city building, just north of the library main entrance, according to the city's frequently asked questions.
In terms of its strategic mission, the Eagle Mountain Public Library aims to connect its diverse community with information resources to encourage literacy and promote lifelong learning. The library's mission and vision statement, as recorded in the Strategic Plan 2024–2028, describes the institution as a hub of creativity, knowledge, and connection. The library seeks to be a dynamic and integral part of the community where people of all ages can gather, learn, and grow. To maintain relevance, the library works to continuously adapt its collections, services, and programs to meet the evolving needs and interests of its patrons.
What this means for Eagle Mountain
By participating in the North Utah County Library Cooperative, Eagle Mountain residents gain access to the collections of several neighboring libraries. This partnership ensures that patrons are not limited to local resources, providing a wider variety of books, media, and information through a single library card, provided the account remains in good standing.
