Get a Library Card

A valid library card is your key to accessing free resources such as local museum passes, online databases, genealogy resources, and a personalized library account that you can use to stream video and music, create booklists, place holds on Library materials, and so much more!

Accounts are valid for a three year period from the date of registration, with the exception of all non-resident, reciprocal, and PLAC borrower accounts which are valid for a one year period.

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

You are eligible to obtain a free Vigo County Public Library borrowers 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 have a valid home library card from an Indiana public library, part of the Statewide Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement;
    • You have a valid Public Library Access Card (PLAC) card. PLAC is a statewide library card program that allows an individual to borrow materials from any public library in Indiana.

    If you are not eligible for a free library card, you may purchase one of the following fee-based library cards:

    • An individual non-resident card for an annual fee of $90.
    • An individual Public Library Access Card (PLAC) for an annual fee of $65.

• 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 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 Statewide Borrowing Agreement and PLAC borrowers must also present their current and valid home library card.
• Unemancipated minors under the age of 18 must have a parent/guardian sign the Library Card Registration Form and provide the appropriate forms of verification as listed above.