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How do I get a Library card?

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To Obtain membership at the library:

NEW RESIDENTS  of the community must provide one (1) item listed below AND a valid photo ID. The library card will be issued the same day.

FAMILY MEMBERS OF EXISTING PATRONS (in good standing)living in the same household, can apply for a library card by producing one form of identification. Teens in grades 7-12 must produce school ID or Guidance Office transcript.  Parents must sign and be present for dependent children under the age of twelve.  Children from birth to grade 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

ITEMS FROM THE FOLLOWING LIST WILL BE ACCEPTED AS PROOF OF RESIDENCY

Items must have a name and street address (not post office box):

  • TAX BILL DEED
  • LEASE OR LETTER FROM LANDLORD
  • PAY STUB OR LETTER FROM EMPLOYER
  • UTILITY BILL
  • CREDIT CARD BILL
  • BANK STATEMENT OR CHECK
  • LICENSE OR VEHICLE REGISTRATION
  • ANY OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENT WITH STREET ADDRESS  

 

You can apply for a temporary library card online which will only be valid for 30 days.  You must come in to the library before the 30 days expires, presenting proper identification and proof of address, to receive your physical library card. Your temporary card will no longer be valid after the 30 days.