The smartest card. Get it! Use it!
A library card is the smartest card you can carry. It‘s all you need to borrow loads of free books, DVDs, and lots more. Free cards are available to anyone who lives or owns property in Champaign. Even kids can have cards; they‘re a great way to spark a lifetime love of reading.
To get a card
Stop in and we‘ll make a card for you right away. Get a head start by filling in a registration form PDF ahead of time. There's a different form for anyone under the age of 18. A parent/guardian needs to be with any minor (person under age 18) getting a card.
To get a card, show us:
- A photo ID such as a driver‘s license
- Proof of your Champaign address, printed on a check or a piece of official mail such as a bill
Where to Use Your Card
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/getting_a_card/where_to_use_your_card.html)You can use your Champaign Public Library card at all of our locations, plus any nearby public library in the Lincoln Trail Libraries System.
Cards for Children & Teens
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/getting_a_card/cards_for_children_teens.html)We encourage families to get library cards for their kids — even babies!
What You Can Borrow
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/getting_a_card/what_you_can_borrow.html)This little card gives you access to more books, movies, and music than you can read, watch, and enjoy in a lifetime. Better get started!
Non-Resident Cards
(http://champaign.org/using_the_library/getting_a_card/non_resident_cards.html)If you live outside the Champaign city limits in an area that isn’t served by another local public library, you can purchase a non-resident card.
What’s my PIN?
Your PIN for your library account is the last four digits of your phone number. You can change it in your online account information if you‘d like.
Cards from Other Libraries
Our library is part of a cooperative, the Lincoln Trail Libraries System. We accept cards from any library in this system including Urbana, Tolono, Mahomet, and other nearby towns.
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