Your life is about to get better! A free library card gets you 1000s of books, DVDs, and 24-7 access to our digital library for streaming indie films and documentaries, unlimited New York Times and Washington Post articles, loads of popular magazines, downloadable eBooks and eAudiobooks, online learning tools and research databases, and more.
Applying for a new Library Card
Any resident of Northeast Kansas is eligible to obtain a library card at no charge.
Online Registration
What you need:
- Verifiable Northeast Kansas residence.
- Be 18 years or older, or a minor 13 years and older with guardian permission.
- Email address.
What you get:
- eCard number.
- Immediate access to the digital library.
- Access online research resources.
- Ability to place three holds on physical items.
What you should do after:
Stop by the Accounts desk in the library with a photo ID to upgrade your account and start using our physical collection.
In Person Registration
What you need:
- Visit the Accounts desk in the library.
- A valid photo ID -
- State driver’s license
- State ID
- Passport
- Military ID
- Student ID
- Proof of address
- ID with current address
- A bill
- Paystub
- Lease agreement
- Change of address form
- The applicant’s or applicant’s legal guardian’s name must appear on the proof of address
- Be 18 years or older or have a parent or legal guardian present.
- If applying for a child, parent or legal guardian must bring the child to the library when picking up the card.
What you get:
- A physical library card for your wallet and key chain.
- Immediate access to the digital library.
- Access online research resources.
- Up to 25 holds and 50 checkouts on physical items
- Access to the Sound+Vision Studio
Need to replace a lost card?
- For full library cards, stop by the Accounts desk in the library with a photo ID.
- For digital cards, try the Digital Library Card Number and PIN Reset Form
Need to reset your PIN?
- If you’ve registered with the website, try the Forgot Your PIN link.
- No luck there? Try the Digital Library Card Number and PIN Reset Form
- Can’t get it to work online? Stop by the Accounts desk in the library with a photo ID.