LIBRARY CARD ELIGIBILITY/REGISTRATION
Library cards are issued upon request and free of charge to all residents of the Village of Calumet Park Public Library.
New library cards are mailed out to you within 5 to 7 working days.
If you lose your card it is $3.00 to replace the card.
In-Person Application
A resident of the Village of Calumet Park can apply for a library card at the Calumet Park Public Library Circulation Desk. Adults must present a photo ID and current proof of residency in the Village of Calumet Park to obtain a library card. A parent or guardian (responsible party) must present proof of residency and sign the library card of an applicant under age 18.
Examples of Accepted forms of Photo ID (TWO FORMS of ID):
Driver’s License
State ID
Military ID
Passport
Examples of Accepted Proof of Residency
Current mortgage or lease documents
Current utility bill
Current bank statement, printed personal check, or payroll check showing name and address
Current property tax bill
Current credit card or cable TV
Non-acceptable: Personal mail (Junk Mail), change of address forms, and post office boxes are not acceptable as proof of residence. Insurance of any kind and Medical Bills.
TYPES OF LIBRARY CARDS
Resident Card
Residents of the Village of Calumet Park are eligible to receive library cards. Residents 18 and older may register for library cards in person. A photo ID and current proof of residency are required. A parent or guardian (responsible party) must be present and sign the registration form and library card for residents under 18.
Resident cards are valid for 2 years.
Non-resident Card/Rental Cards
Non-residents living outside of the Calumet Park Public Library service area and not within another library service area may apply for a non-resident card. Applicants for a non-resident card must present a photo ID, proof of residency, and pay a fee based on their current property tax bill in order to receive a library card. Payment of the non-resident card fee entitles each member of the payee’s family at that address to be issued a library card.
Non-resident cards are valid for 1 year.
Non-residents who rent and reside in a property outside of the Calumet Park Public Library service area and not within another library service area may apply for a non-resident renter card. Applicants for a non-resident renter card must present a photo ID, proof of residency, and pay a fee equal to 15% of their monthly rent in order to receive a library card. Applicants must present a current lease or rent receipt.
Non-resident renter cards are valid for 1 year.
Non-resident Taxpayer Card
A non-resident who owns taxable property in the Village of Calumet Park may register for a library card. Only one non-resident taxpayer card will be issued per taxable property. Non-resident taxpayers must present a photo ID and current property tax bill in order to receive a non-resident taxpayer card.
Non-resident cards are valid for 1 year.
Other Card Registration
Calumet Park Public Library staff will work with Calumet Park community schools through the school libraries on an interlibrary loan basis. A card may be issued to a community school administrator, or other designee, for the purpose of using materials or services. The school administrator or other designee must agree to be responsible for all materials borrowed.
A library card may be issued to an individual not meeting all of the registration criteria if, in the judgment of the Library Administrator, special circumstances exist that warrant and justify issuing such a card.
Other Library Users
Persons not eligible for borrowing privileges are welcome to use library materials and resources within the library.
CARDHOLDER RESPONSIBILITIES
A. A library card is issued to an individual and is not transferrable. Patrons are responsible for all materials checked out on the card, including those resulting from the use of a lost or stolen card. A patron’s responsibility for checked out materials does not end until the materials, including all parts (jackets, discs, cases, booklets, etc.), are returned in good condition.
B. Lost or stolen library cards must be reported to the Circulation Department immediately. Cardholders are encouraged to report lost or stolen items with personal identity information to the Calumet Park Police Department.
C. Library cards are the property of the Calumet Park Public Library and may be restricted or revoked at any time. Library cards are automatically invalid when a patron moves outside of the Messenger Public Library service area.
D. Patrons under 18 may use the library’s computers unless a parent or guardian (responsible party) chooses the “opt out” option on the library card registration form.
E. A patron will have their borrowing and computer privileges suspended if their library card has a total of $5 or more in fines and fees.