You can apply online for a Glen Ellyn Public Library card under the following conditions.
- You are at least 13 years of age.
- You do not already have a library card for a library that is a member of the SWAN consortium .
- You live in the 60137 zip code.
Online registration provides access to digital resources for 90 days.
If you do not meet the criteria above, you can fill out and print an application for a library card and bring it in to the library.
APPLY ONLINE FILL OUT AND PRINT AN APPLICATION
Business Library Card |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Any corporation, partnership, sole proprietorship, church, or unit of government located at an address in incorporated Glen Ellyn is entitled to a Glen Ellyn Public Library card upon request. Businesses must renew their cards annually. Please visit the Library Services desk for more information.
Library Card Refunds |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Cardholders who have paid fees to receive a library card may receive a refund on a prorated basis, based on the remaining full months of use. Please visit the Library Services desk for more information.
Lost or Damaged Library Card |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Cardholders are responsible for all items checked out with their library card. To prevent unauthorized use, cardholders should immediately report lost or stolen cards. Unauthorized use of a library card is the responsibility of the cardholder.
Non-Resident Owners of Property Located in Incorporated Glen Ellyn |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Owners of property in incorporated Glen Ellyn who do not reside in incorporated Glen Ellyn contribute to the library through their property taxes and can register for a Glen Ellyn Public Library card at no additional cost. Please see Illinois State law 75 ILCS 16/30-55.60.
Residents of Incorporated Glen Ellyn |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Residents of incorporated Glen Ellyn, including residents of newly developed property subject to a developer’s impact fee, contribute to the library through their property taxes and can register for a Glen Ellyn Public Library card at no additional cost.
The library will reassess cardholders’ library tax-paying status yearly.
See also Non-Resident Owners of Property Located in Incorporated Glen Ellyn.
Residents of Unincorporated Addresses |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Glen Ellyn Public Library cards may be available to residents of unincorporated addresses
- with payment of annual fees
- in accordance with Illinois laws such as the Cards for Kids Act (2021) and Homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities
- residing on tax-exempt property
- through library programs like Open Books Open Doors
- in accordance with Illinois law and American Library Association guidelines
Please visit the Library Services desk for more information.
School or Partner Organization Library Card |
Last Revised: October 21, 2024 |
Schools located in Glen Ellyn, schools that are part of a Glen Ellyn School District, and organizations located in incorporated Glen Ellyn that provide student support services to Glen Ellyn schools may be eligible for Glen Ellyn Public Library cards according to intergovernmental agreements.
Glen Ellyn Public Library cards issued to schools and partner organizations must be renewed annually. Please visit the Library Services desk for more information.
