Get a Library Card

Image showing pink, green, and purple library cards. Not pictured: lso red, blue, and gold cards.

A library card lets you borrow books, movies, music, and more for free.

Who can get a card

  • People who live in Champaign
  • Students and teachers in Champaign Unit 4 Schools
  • People who own property or a business in Champaign

Want to know more?   Read our Policy on Library Card Registration.

Benefits of a library card

  • Borrow books, movies, music, electronics, and more.
  • Use your card at The Urbana Free Library and other libraries in the Illinois Heartland Library System.

PIN: Your PIN is the last 4 digits of your phone number. Use your card number and PIN to access your account online.

How to get a card

  1. Fill out the form below to get a virtual card number. Use our E-library right way.
  2. To borrow physical items, ask for a full access card. The library will check your information and mail the card to you

Sign up for a card!

Questions? Ask us.

Access Services
217/403-2000
accountinfo@champaign.org

Questions? Ask Us.