Get a Library Card

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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.