Card Registration Policy

Library Board approved May 18, 2010. Effective July 14, 2010. Revised February 28, 2023.

A library card will be issued to an individual (18 years or older) who:

  • Shows satisfactory proof of identity;
  • Shows satisfactory proof of Oak Park residency;
  • Is in good standing at all area libraries;
  • Accepts responsibility for all items checked out on the card and for any charges for overdue, damaged or never returned items.

A library card will be issued to a child (under 18 years) when:

A parent or legal guardian who shows satisfactory proof of identity and Oak Park residency accepts responsibility for the child’s selection of library items and for any charges for overdue, damaged or never returned items.

OR

The identity of the child, Oak Park residency, and address are verified by other adults such as school staff, foster parents, or group home managers, and an authorized adult assumes responsibility for the child’s selection of library items and for any charges for overdue, damaged or never returned items.

AND

There are no outstanding items previously checked out by the child or parent/legal guardian on the parent/legal guardian’s library card.

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