What Do I Need To Get A Library Card?

     Applicants that wish to have access to all the material in the library beyond digital material are required to present two forms of identification, one photo ID and one showing their current address.  Applicants under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian present when they apply for a library card.     

Digital Library Card

     If you only want access to digital material, get a digital library card. If you already have a regular library card, you DO NOT need to apply for a digital card, as your library card will allow you access to digital material also. With a digital card, you can use apps like Hoopla and Overdrive to download or stream books, graphic novels, children’s picture books, movies, music and more! Digital cards can ONLY be used for streaming services and digital products. Apply HERE!  

Once You Have A Card, Download Our Convenient App To Make Life Easier

     Place and check the status of your holds, check due dates, access library resources, connect and share on social media, and keep up to date on library events.  At the Apple Store and Google Play.

What Can I Do With My Library Card? 

     You know you can check out books at the library with your card, but did you know that there are tons of other great things you can do with your library card? Keep reading to find out all of the amazing things you can access with your library card.  

Download E-Books

     Don’t have time to go get a book at the library or don’t like carrying extra things?  With your library card linked to apps like Libby and Hoopla you can borrow and download countless e-books, audiobooks, and more!

Build A Family Tree

     Online research tools such as Ancestry.com(Use in the library only), African American Heritage and Heritage Quest Online are amazing resources for anyone who wants to look into the past-and it’s all free with your library card. 

Learn A New Language

     If you’ve always wanted to learn a new language but can’t afford the classes, Mango Languages is a free service available to you.  With your library card, you can access online learning programs for over 70 different languages. 

Borrow Movies And Music For Free

     You have access to thousands of movies, television shows and music choices with your library card. The library is filled with new and classic CDs and DVDs that you can borrow for free using your library card, or on apps like Kanopy and Hoopla. 

Homework Help

     Whether you’re studying for an SAT or doing elementary school homework, platforms like Explora Primary, Explora Secondary, and Brainfuse can help you achieve your goals and prepare for future success.  The best part-it’s free to use with your library card. 

Use Our Online Reference Collection To Learn Almost Anything!

     Use our Online Reference Collectionto fix your car with Chilton Library or look up medical information with Merck Manuals.  Go to findlaylibrary.org/dbases to learn, explore and research almost any topic!