Library Cards
Library cards are issued to all Evergreen Park residents without charge upon proof of residency:

• A current photo ID.
• One other current form of identification with preprinted name and Evergreen Park address.

If the address on the photo ID is not current, applicants must produce two current forms of identification. There is no minimum age to apply for a card, but a parent or legal guardian must present proof of Evergreen Park residency and sign the application in person for a child under age 18. Library cards are valid for three years, and can be renewed at no charge.

Proof of Residency
To apply for a card, bring in a photo ID with your current Evergreen Park address and one other current form of identification preprinted with your name and Evergreen Park address such as lease or mortgage papers; utility bill; motor vehicle registration or voter's registration card. There is no minimum age to apply for a card, but a parent or legal guardian must present proof of residency and sign the application of a child age 18 or under.

Lost or Stolen Cards
For the owner's protection, lost or stolen library cards should be reported to library staff immediately. The owner is responsible for all materials checked out on the card until the library is notified. A lost or stolen card can be replaced for a $2.00 fee.

Teacher Library Cards
Evergreen Park Library will issue one library card to any teacher employed by a school within Evergreen Park. Books in the Evergreen Park Library collection can be checked out for 6 weeks with a teacher library card. The 6 week loan period does not apply to interlibrary loan materials, or non-book formats. The card can be used to request materials online via the library catalog, and to use electronic resources through the library web site.

A currently dated statement confirming full-time employment at the school, on school letterhead and signed by the Principal must accompany the application. Teachers who live in Evergreen Park are already entitled to a library card, and the extended loan privileges will apply as well.

Non-Resident Library Cards
Individuals residing outside of Evergreen Park whose closest public library is the Evergreen Park Public Library, and who do not reside within the boundaries of another public library, and who do not own taxable property within Evergreen Park, may purchase a non-resident library card for a fee.

Business Library Cards
Individuals residing outside of Evergreen Park who own taxable property as an individual, partner, principal stockholder, or other joint owner within the Village of Evergreen Park may be issued one non-resident library card without payment of the non-resident fee. The Senior Administrative Officer of a firm, business, or other corporation owning taxable property in Evergreen Park may be issued one non-resident card without payment of the non-resident fee. An officer of the business must present the most recent tax bill upon the taxable property. Use is limited to the individual whose name appears on the card. A business card is valid for one year, and can be renewed.

Reciprocal Borrowers
If you have a library card from one of the Metropolitan Library System libraries, you may use that card here. Chicago Public Library patrons may apply for a Reciprocal Borrowers card with a valid Chicago Public Library card and two current forms of identification. There will be a wait of about two weeks to receive the card. The Reciprocal Borrowers card is good for one year and can be renewed. If you have a library card from one of the other systems in Illinois, you may also use that card here.