Library Card Policy
- New borrowers may register for a library card by providing verification of name and current address. Library staff has the right to request age verification before issuing a card. Library cards must be presented to check out materials.
- The first library card is free. Lost or stolen cards can be replaced for a $1.00 fee.
- A parent or legal guardian must sign the application for children under the age of 18. Children must be five years old or in kindergarten to register for a library card. Children not yet in school may check out materials on their parent's or legal guardian's card. Children's registration cards will be filed with the registration of the parent or legal guardian who requests the cards. Children may use their library cards to check out any of the materials in the library. Parents or legal guardians are responsible for all materials checked out by their children.
- For the first 90 days, library card holders are considered "new borrowers" and are limited to a total of five items. After 90 days, the checkout limit increases to fifty items.
- Library cards are valid for 2 years. A patron with an expired card will be asked to verify their name, current address, and contact information.
Library eCards
- Carnegie Public Library eCard gives you access to ebooks, audiobooks, and magazines on Libby, music, movies, and TV shows on Hoopla, and research databases provided by the Ohio Web Library.
- To register for an eCard, you must fill out the eCard application. A librarian will process your application and be in touch with your eCard information.
- eCards are only available for individuals aged 13 and older.