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1. How old does my child have to be to get a library card?

1 day old! Children age 12 and younger can get cards whenever their parent or legal guardian thinks they’re ready.

2. Does my child have to be able to write their name to get a library card?

Nope! If a child can’t write their name yet, their parent or legal guardian can write the child’s name on the card for them. A parent or legal guardian’s signature is required for all library cards issued to children age 12 and younger.

3. What kind of documentation do I need to show you to get my child a card?

We need to see their parent or legal guardian’s photo ID and proof of address (if their current address isn’t on their photo ID) for all library cards issued to children age 12 and younger.

4. I watch my grandchildren after school and take them to the library every Wednesday. Can I get them library cards?

The easiest way for a child age 12 or younger to get a library card is for a parent or legal guardian to sign up the child in person. If a child's parent or legal guardian can't come to the library in person to sign them up, however, we can work with a caregiver to sign up the child for a library card.

A caregiver may present their photo ID to sign the child up for a temporary library card (good for 1 year), which will allow the child to check out a small number of items. The application should include the child's home address and their parent or legal guardian's contact information. Caregivers do not sign the application.

Library staff will mail the application to the child's parent or legal guardian. Once the parent or legal guardian has signed the application, the caregiver can bring the signed application back to the library with a copy or picture of the parent or legal guardian's photo ID and proof of address (if their current address isn't on their photo ID).

Once we have the signed application, parent or legal guardian's photo ID, and proof of address on file, the child's card will be changed to a general card-which allows 50 checkouts and 15 holds at a time.

5. I’m 13. Do I need a parent with me in order to get a library card?

Nope! Teens 13 and older can sign up for their own library card with photo ID and proof of address. If they don’t have a driver’s license or learner’s permit yet, they can show us their school ID and separate proof of address (piece of mail, logging into their StudentVUE account, etc.).

6. I’m in 5th grade. I want to play Roblox, but I don’t have a library card and don’t have my parent with me today. Can I get a guest pass for the computers?

Patrons have to be 13 years or older to use a computer. 13 thru18 can use the Teen computers in the Teen area. 18 and older can use the Adult computers in the Carnegie Technology Center.