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Library Cards
Riverside Public Library cards will be issued to Riverside residents
who provide proof of identity and eligibility. There is no minimum
age for obtaining a card. However, the signature of a parent or
legal guardian is required for all new applicants under the age of
18.
The library will not issue cards or provide services to patrons who
are known to have outstanding fines or other obligations at any
library in Illinois.
Adults are responsible for their own cards as well as those of any
minor children they have signed for and for all material borrowed
with these cards.
Patrons should report lost or stolen cards immediately. Materials
checked out on a card up to the time it is reported lost or stolen
are the responsibility of the card holder. Patrons should also
notify the library of any change in address, name, telephone number
or email address.
Library privileges will not be renewed for any card holder who has
unpaid fines or charges. Parents or guardians are responsible for
any fines or charges on cards issued to their minor children.
The library reserves the right to revoke or restrict the use of a
patron’s card if borrowing privileges or library policies are
abused.
How to Apply
Simply provide proof of residency with a current Illinois Driver's
License, utility bill, bank statement, lease or tax bill and proof of identity with photo ID (license of
State ID). Fill out a registration form providing one reference, valid phone number and email if available.
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Eligibility – Without a Fee
A. Resident Cards
All legal residents of Riverside are eligible for
full borrowing privileges, including interlibrary loan and
reciprocal borrowing, without a fee. Cards are valid for 3 years as
long as a patron retains a Riverside address. The card is renewable
as long as eligibility is retained.
B. Non-Resident Cards
Non-residents who own taxable property in Riverside are eligible to
apply for a library card during the time of such ownership. A
current tax bill must be presented at the time of the application.
Each owner or senior administrative officer of a firm, business,
corporation, or local school located in Riverside is eligible to
apply for a library card during the time such business or
organizations is in active operation in Riverside. This privilege
will only be extended to one person per organization.
These cards are valid for 1 year and are renewable as long as
eligibility is retained.
Village of Riverside employees requiring full library services for
the performance of their job will be issued a card valid for 1 year
that is renewable. Village employees include Village Administration,
police, fire, public works and recreation departments. Only material
relevant to work that is being performed as a Village employee can
be circulated with this card.
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Eligibility – With a Fee
A. Non-Resident Cards
Non-resident families may purchase a Riverside
Library card for a fee based on their current tax bill or lease. The
applicant must show proof of residency and pay the applicable fee
which is based on a formula established by the Illinois State
Library. Only one card per household will be issued and it is valid
for one year.
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