Library Card Sign Up

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How do I get a free library card?
Library cards are required in order to check out materials from the Library. With a library card, you have access to computers, books, DVDs (adults only), comics and so much more! To find out how to get a card today, read our Q&A below. ​

​Q. I’m an adult and I’ve never had a card before.
What do I need to sign up? (19+)
A. You’ll need a valid I.D. and proof of residency.

Q. I’m a minor and I’ve never had a card before.
What do I need to sign up? (18-)
A. You’ll need a parent or legal guardian with a library card present to sign you up (child does not have to be present). If your adult doesn't have one yet, they can sign up at the same time as you.

Q. Where do I have to live to be able to get a Library Card here?
A. Residents, employees, and students of Pike and surrounding counties can sign up for their first library card for free (Dale, Barbour, Bullock, Crenshaw, Coffee, Montgomery). If you live outside of the area, you can sign up for a $15 yearly fee, or for a Computer Use Only card.

Q. I already have a library card but I lost it.
How can I get a new one?
A. Replacement cards are $5 
​(you can get a free replacement during September).
If you come in with your I.D.,
we can pull up your account right away.
​If you’re a minor and don’t have an I.D., it’s easiest to bring along your parent or legal guardian with their library card or I.D. to pull up your account.
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Q. I have a library card but haven’t used it in several years.
​Is it still good?
A. If you’ve used and updated your Library card in the past few years, it should still be good. If your card was removed due to inactivity, you can still sign-up again! 

Q. I got a notification that my card expired.
​Do I have to get a new one?
A. “Expired” in this case just means we need to update your information. Your card is still good, but the information in our system such as phone numbers requires updating/verifying every year after your birthday.
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Q. How old does my child have to be for me to sign them up for a card?
A. There’s no age minimum. 

Valid I.D.s 

• Driver's License 
• Non-driver I.D. 
• Photo Voter I.D. 
• State Issued I.D. ​​

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• Federal Issued I.D. ​
• US Passport ​
• Pistol Permit
• Tribal I.D.

​What counts as proof of residency? 
Examples

• A current piece of mail with name and address 
• Car tags with name and address 
• Utility or similar bill with name and address 
• More than one form of I.D. with matching name and address 
• If staying with someone and you do not currently receive mail, that person needs to give you a current piece of mail with their name and address and a notarized paper with their signature and yours stating your current residency. 
• For group or nursing homes, a letter from the home on letter head 
• Proof of occupation in Library service area (paystub, contract, employee I.D., etc.)
• Proof of enrollment in school in Library service area (student I.D., etc.)

​Heads up! We take a picture of you when you get a card. 
If you already have a card and haven't taken a picture yet, be ready to take it the next time you come in.

​ Library membership applications completed before 3 pm are issued cards the same day.
Cards for applications completed after 3 pm will be ready the next library business day.

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Don’t live in Brundidge? You can still get a card!
See your options below! 

Library Card
(default) 
Allows you to:
-Use computers whenever available
-Check out books and other materials
(Max 10 Items)
 
Required to Sign Up:
-Valid Photo I.D.
-Proof of Residency
-Live, work, or go to school in Library Service Area

Computer Card
 
Allows you to:
-Use computers whenever available
 
Required to Sign Up:
-Valid Photo I.D.
​-Proof of Residency (does not have to be in Library Service Area)

Visitor Card
 
Allows you to:
-Use computers whenever available
-Check out books and other materials (Max 2 Items)
 
Required to Sign Up:
-Valid Photo I.D.
-$15 yearly fee
​-Proof of Residency (does not have to be in Library Service Area)

Service Area Includes:
-Pike
-Dale
-Barbour
-Bullock
-Crenshaw
-Coffee
-Montgomery

Information listed is for adults. Minors must be signed up by a cardholding parent/guardian. 

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