Brundidge public library Alabama

Library Card Sign Up

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? (18+)
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? (17-)
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 and employees 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 yearly fee.

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 five years, it should still be good. If you haven’t used your card in the past five years it may have been removed, since we’re currently in the process of removing inactive cards.
Don’t worry, 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. 
  • Federal Issued I.D. ​
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  • US Passport 
  • Student I.D. 
  • Employee I.D. 
  • Military I.D. 
  • Tribal I.D.

​What counts as proof of residency? 
  • 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, worker I.D., etc.)

​Heads up! We take a picture of you when you get a card. For children not present, we do it at first card use.
We may also ask to take new pictures later on for growing children.
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.

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
 
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.
Visitor Card
 
Allows you to:
-Use computers whenever available
-Check out books and other materials
 
Required to Sign Up:
-Valid Photo I.D.
-$15 yearly fee
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. 

    Online Library Card Sign-Up

    If your application is approved, we will contact you once your card is ready to be picked up from the Library.
    To pick up your card, please bring in the photo I.D. that was submitted during the application process.
    Minors, please have your parent/legal guardian come with their I.D. to pick up your card. 
    Cards will only be held for a limited amount of time. 
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Proof of residency is required for adults, unless signing up for a visitor card or a computer card. 
    Max file size: 20MB
    I understand that I am responsible for any materials or information checked out or accessed by me, with my card, or by any persons for whom I am responsible. I acknowledge that I am responsible when items under my care are lost, damaged, stolen, or otherwise misused. It is my responsibility to insure that items in my care are returned in good condition and on time, and to pay my fines when an item is overdue, lost, stolen or damaged, and to pay any other fees assessed to me by the Library. By using Library facilities and materials, I agree to follow any and all rules set forth by the library and to behave in an appropriate manner. 

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164 S. Main Street, Brundidge, AL 36010

Contact us at
PH (334) 735-2145  -  FX (334) 735-2147 - tlmldirector@troycable.net

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