Two Cards. Endless Possibilities.

Digital Library Card

• Explore online databases like LinkedIn Learning, Comics Plus, Ancestry, and more
• Download eBooks and eAudiobooks anytime, anywhere
• Stream movies, TV shows, music, and more

Physical Library Card

• Enjoy all Digital Library Card benefits
• Check out books, board games, video games, and more
• Take home Adventure Kits and try new activities
• Experience local attractions with Museum Passes

Digital Library Cards are valid for one year.

Physical Library Cards are valid for three years from the date of registration, except for all non-resident, reciprocal, and PLAC borrower accounts which are valid for one year.

For many customers, a library card is free, but under some circumstances a fee will be charged as required by state law.

You are eligible to obtain a free library card if:

• You are a resident of or own property in Vigo County.
• You are a non-resident of Vigo County, but:
  • You are a student enrolled in a school (preschool through college/university) located in Vigo County.
  • You are an employee of a school (preschool through high school) located in Vigo County.
  • You live in another Indiana county and have a valid library card with your local library that participates in the Indiana Statewide Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement. Contact your local library to see if you qualify.
• You already own a Public Library Access Card (PLAC) purchased from another Indiana library

If you do not meet any of the qualifications above, you may purchase an individual non-resident card for an annual fee of $90.

• The Public Library Access Card (PLAC) program allows any individual who holds a valid Indiana library card to purchase a special card which allows them to borrow materials from any public library in Indiana.
• To purchase a PLAC, you must already have a valid Indiana public library card from your local library. The annual fee for the PLAC is $70.
• If you have purchased a PLAC at your local library, you could present your PLAC and your local library card at VCPL to get a library card that will be valid for one year.
• If you have a valid library card with VCPL, you can purchase a PLAC that you then can use to access materials at other Indiana libraries.

• Photo ID
• A proof of address of residence such as photo ID with current address, utility bill, or pay stub.
• If you are a non-resident of Vigo County, these additional forms of verification will be required:
  • Owners of property in Vigo County must also present a proof of ownership document such as property deed or current tax bill.
  • Students enrolled in a school (preschool through college/university) located in Vigo County must also present a current student ID.
  • Employees of a public or private school (preschool through high school) located in Vigo County must also present a current pay stub from the school at which you’re employed.
  • Reciprocal borrowers of the Indiana Statewide Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement must also present their current, valid local library card.
  • PLAC borrowers must also present their PLAC and current, valid local library card.
• Unemancipated minors under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian present in addition to the appropriate forms of verification as listed above.