Get a Library Card

Get a Library Card

Any resident of the White Oak Library District can receive a library card free of charge! You have the option of registering at the library and receiving a physical card, or applying online to get a temporary card you can use until you come to the library to get your physical card.

Get a Library Card Online

If you are not registered for library services, you can register now through our online form. The process is:

  1. Check here to determine whether you live within the Library District boundaries.
  2. Fill out all required information on the online application.
  3. Once you submit your online application form, we will evaluate your eligibility for a library card.
  4. We will respond via email within three business days with your temporary library card number. This library card number will be active for 90 days, and will allow you access to place holds, access Libby, hoopla, Biblioboard, and our eresources.
  5. In order to receive your library card, you will need to come to one of our Branches and show your photo ID as detailed in #3 below.

Get a Library Card at the Library

We are happy to help you in person to register for a library card. The process is:

  1. Check here to determine whether you live within the Library District boundaries.
  2. Either download, print, and fill out the application, or come in and we'll provide the application.
  3. Furnish proper identification.
    • Proper identification is an official picture ID verifying the person's name and address, such as a driver's license, state ID, passport, or military ID.
    • If the picture ID does not also display a current address that proves residency in the District, a second form of ID is required, such as a utility bill, voter's card, credit card bill, bank statement, etc.

Until age 18, patrons must have a parent or legal guardian furnish proof of residency, and the minor applicant must be present when issuing the card.

The District will perform periodic address verification on all accounts. You may check your address to see if you are a resident in the White Oak Library District at the Will County Supervisor of Assessments website or the Will County Clerk website.

You may download a Library card application here in English, y descarga la applicación en español. Simply print the form, fill in the information, and bring it to the library at your convenience.