How to Get a Library Card

Eligibility

• Any resident of the City of Rolling Meadows is entitled to a library card. Minors must have a parent or guardian sign a responsibility statement.
• Any non-resident, who as an individual, or as a partner, principal stockholder, or other joint owner, owns taxable property, or is a senior administrative officer of a firm, business, or other corporation owning taxable property within the City of Rolling Meadows, shall be entitled to a library card. As per State law, this privilege is extended to only one such non-resident for each parcel of taxable property within the City.
• The person obtaining the card is responsible for all use made of the card.
• A current library card must be presented each time a patron wishes to check out or reserve material.
• Each card is issued for a period of three years with the right of renewal upon valid proof of residency.

Identification

Any person applying for a library card must provide two forms of identification verifying proof of residency in Rolling Meadows. Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Driver's License or State ID
• Current mail
• Personal checks
• Property tax bill
• Current utility bill
• Voter's registration card
• School identification card

Reciprocal Cards

Have a library card from another town or city? The Rolling Meadows Library will honor all valid reciprocal cards issued by any public library in Illinois subject to circulation policies. Courtesy library cards issued by another public library will not be honored. 

Please note that certain collections (Library of Things and Video Games) can not be borrowed with a reciprocal card.

Reciprocal Borrowers can...

• Borrow books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and board games.
• Quickly register for events using your library card number and PIN.
• Reserve a study room online with your card number and PIN.

Please bring your home library card and proof of identification (see "Identification" above) to the Check Out Desk and we will register your card.

Non-Resident Paid Card

The term "non-resident" means an individual residing in Illinois who does not have his/her principal residence within the territory of a public library service area. State law governs the issuance of nonresident cards. Please call the library for further information at 847-259-6050.

Card Renewal

Library cards must be renewed every three years. Renew in person at the Check Out Desk. Please bring your library card and current proof of residency.