Get a Card
All residents of the Village of La Grange are entitled to a free La Grange Public Library card. And, your card will not automatically expire! Check the Illinois Library Service Area map to see if you live in the La Grange Public Library service area.
You can register for an online card for immediate access to our digital services. Then, visit the Library to complete registration for a full access card.
Get a card now and start exploring all the wonderful services the Library has to offer.
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Residents Age 13 & Up
Residents Under 13
Non-Resident Home Owners
If you are not a resident of the Village of La Grange, you may purchase a 1-year, non-resident library card in-person at the Library.
You will need:
- A valid photo ID
- Current tax bill (fee based on your home's Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).
- Non-resident homeowners can find their home’s Equalized Assessed Value on their most recent Tax Bill in the Tax Calculator section.
Non-Resident Renters
If you are renting but not residing in Village of La Grange, you may purchase a 1-year card in-person at the Library. The non-resident Renters Fee will be 15% of your monthly rent.
You will need:
- A valid photo ID
- Current lease
La Grange Teachers
La Grange Business Owner/Manager
If you own property in the Village of La Grange but do not live in La Grange, you may register for up to three Business Owner/Manager cards or one Property Owner card.
You will need:
- A valid photo ID
- Proof of ownership of a business in La Grange
Who can get a card...
La Grange residents: patrons with a La Grange address
La Grange property owners: patrons who own property in La Grange
La Grange business owners: patrons who own a business in La Grange
Reciprocal borrowers: cardholders at other Illinois libraries, including Chicago public
Non-resident renters (annual fee): patrons who rent, and live in areas not served by a library, such as Countryside
Non-resident homeowners (annual fee): patrons who own their home, and live in areas not served by a library, such as Countryside