Get a Library Card

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:

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.

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Apply Online

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:

Need to replace a lost card?

Need to reset your PIN?

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