How can I get a library card?
For adults and young adults (14-17 years): • Show a valid I.D. and proof of address, such as a driver’s license. • Fill out a brief application form. • Sign the card and accept responsibility for all items checked out.For children under 14: • A parent or legal guardian shows a photo I.D. • The adult fills out an application form and signs the child’s card. • The adult is responsible for all items checked out on the child’s card.You are responsible for all items checked out on your card. If you lend your card to someone else, you accept responsibility for the materials they check out on the card.
• Can I Apply for a card if I don’t live in Belleville? • What should I do if I lose my card? • I’ve moved, do I need to contact the library? Checking out materials • Can I borrow items if I don’t have a Belleville card? • Can I check out items if I left my card at home? • How long may I keep items I check out? • How much are overdue charges? • How many items can I check out? Returning Items • Where do I return items if the library is closed? • Do Belleville materials have to be returned to Belleville Public Library? Accessing Your Library Record • How can I find out about whats on my library card? • Can I protect my card from other people using It? return to top Your Library Card How can I get a library Card? You may obtain a library card at the Belleville Public Library. When applying for a library card, Belleville Public Library asks two things: • Photo I.D. • Proof of current residence A driver’s license with current address is the easiest way to apply. If you do not have that, we
To obtain a library card, fill out a library card form available from the librarian. Please bring two forms of ID proving your current address. One form MUST be a Driver’s License or State Issued Photo ID. Other acceptable forms that may be used as proof of address are a checkbook with current address, a utility bill, or utility deposit receipt. 2.
If you are a student, staff or faculty member of CSUDH, you already have a library card. The CSUDH ID card can also be used to check items out of the library. If you are not affiliated with CSUDH but still wish to check out books, you can pay a one-time fee of $30.00 to become a “Friend of the Library”. This will allow you to check out books from our stacks. Inquire at the circulation desk for more information.
Any person who resides within the Village of Brookfield will be issued a library card upon application without a fee. Applicants are required to provide proof of residence. Acceptable items of proof are a driver’s license or other photo ID, a checkbook with the current address, and mail such as a utility or phone bill. If the applicant has no proof of address, a postcard can be mailed to the residence and brought to the library as identification. The library card of an applicant under the age of 18 will be issued as soon as a parent or guardian has signed the statement of responsibility and proof of residence has been provided. For more information please read the Circulation Policy. You can apply for a library card online here .
