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For our complete library card policy, please see our Library Policies page.

Who can get a Library Card?

If you live in Mahomet Township, you live in the Mahomet Public Library District and you have paid for your library card through your property taxes. To see if your address is in our district, open this map. Homeowners can check their property tax bills to see if they pay taxes to the Mahomet Public Library. Every member of your household may have his or her own library card.

NON-RESIDENTS:

If you do not live in Mahomet Township, please see our Non-Resident Cards page for information about getting a library card.

Where can I use my Library Card?

The Mahomet Public Library District is a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System. You may use your Mahomet library card at any of these IHLS libraries, just as you would use it at the Mahomet Public Library. You may also use your card at the Champaign Public Library or Urbana Free Library, but you must first register at one of those libraries. For more information on using the Champaign and Urbana libraries, please see Using C-U Libraries.

You may also use your card online for access to ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, and online research tools. 

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How do I get a Library Card?

If you (or your minor children) have outstanding fines or fees at another library in our library system, you must pay these fees before we can issue you a card.

Applying for a Card in Person

To apply for a card in person, please bring the following items:

  • A completed library card application, which you may print online or pick up at the Library:
  • A photo ID
  • Proof of your current address, such as a valid driver’s license, a recent (within the past 3 months) bank statement, bill, apartment lease, paycheck stub, or canceled mail. Online versions of these documents are fine.
    If you do not have proof of address, you will be issued a temporary library card with an expiration date of 2 weeks. You will receive a welcome letter from the Library in the mail. Bring the letter to the Library as proof of your address and we will update your expiration date.
Applying for a Card Online
  1. Register for your card here through our online catalog. 
    At this point, you will receive a temporary card number, which allows you to request items from our catalog. This card will expire in one month if you do not visit the Library to receive your permanent card. 
  2. Bring the following items with you to receive your permanent card:
    • A photo ID
    • Proof of your current address, such as a valid driver’s license, a recent (within the past 3 months) bank statement, bill, apartment lease, paycheck stub, or canceled mail. Online versions of these documents are fine.

Once you have your permanent card, you will have full library privileges to check out items and use our online resources. 

Library Cards for Children

Children may have their own library cards. For children 15 years old and younger, a parent or guardian must sign the application. Parents of minors assume responsibility for:

  • Guiding their children to select appropriate materials,
  • Caring properly for the items, and
  • Paying fees for replacing lost or damaged materials. 

Library Card Loan Periods, Card Limits, Fines and Fees

The Mahomet Public Library is a fine-free library, with two exceptions: Wi-Fi Hotspots and Roku Streaming Sticks. Learn more about our library card and circulation policies on our Loan Periods, Fines, and Fees page.