Getting a Library Card is as Easy as 1-2-3
Step 1: Check if you’re a district resident.
Fountaindale Public Library cards are available free of charge to residents who live within our district boundaries. Not sure if you live in our district? Enter your address on the map below to find out. Please note, if you do not live in our district, you may be eligible to receive a library card from one of our other local Pinnacle libraries.
Please note, this map is an approximation of our district boundaries. Your tax bill ultimately defines your residency within our district. If you have a tax bill for your home, simply look to see if it lists Fountaindale Public Library District (Foun Pub Lib Dist). For questions about your tax bill and residency, please contact the Will County Clerk at 815.740.4615 or the DuPage County Election Commission at 630.407.5600. The Will County Supervisor of Assessments also offers a property search that shows if Fountaindale Public Library is included in your taxing bodies.
Step 2: Photo ID
Please bring a photo ID listing your current address. If your photo ID does not show your current address, a second form of ID will be necessary.
Common forms of ID:
- Driver’s License, Permit or State ID
- Current or Last Month Bill (Cable TV, Utility, Credit Card, Etc.)
- Passport
- Tax Bill
- Bank Statement
- Mortgage or Lease
View our full list of acceptable forms of identification.
Step 3: Come in and apply.
Visit the 1st Floor Information Desk or the Bookmobile to complete an application. Please bring your two forms of identification with you. Save time by completing the application prior to your visit. Residents under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at the time of application.
Library Card Application (English) Biblioteca Solicitud de Tarjeta (Spanish)
Residents may also apply for a temporary library card online. Your temporary card number can be used to place holds on items, but you must complete the registration process as stated above in order to check out items, register for events and enjoy the full benefits of your new library card.
Specialty Library Cards
Learn how to get a library card for businesses, property owners, educators, temporary visitors, residents in transition, nonresidents and reciprocal borrowers. Learn more…
Renew Your Library Card
Your card is due for an address check every three years, unless specified otherwise. We may use automated means to verify your address. If your card is due for an address check, simply bring your current Fountaindale Public Library card and a photo ID to the 1st Floor Desk to renew your card.
Report a Lost Library Card
If you have lost your library card, please contact us immediately at 630.759.2102. We will block your account until you come in to set up a replacement card at no cost. Please note, you are responsible for any materials checked out on a lost card that is not reported.
