The smartest card. Get it! Use it!
A library card is all you need to borrow loads of free books, DVDs, CDs, 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 love of reading.
To get a card
Stop in and we’ll make a card for you right away. If you live in the City of Champaign, get a head start with online self-registration. Go to My Account in the library catalog, and click on “Get a Library Card.” Save the confirmation number and pick up your card within 15 days. A parent/guardian needs to come with any minor (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 both 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?
The default PIN for your library account is the last four digits of the phone number you gave when you got your library card. You can change your PIN in your online account; click on “Profile.”
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.
Questions?
Contact Circulation Services at 217/403–2000 or accountinfo@champaign.org.