GET A CARD

KIDS AND TEENS

Children of Tipton County residents, between the ages of 3 and 17, may be issued a juvenile card with parent or guardian signature and parent’s identification with current address. With a juvenile card, children have borrowing privileges for all print and audio materials in the Children’s Department. At the age of 8, children are eligible for full access to all library materials, including DVDs and video games, with the parent’s permission. The juvenile must be present at the time of application, and the parent or guardian must have a library card in good standing. The signing adult assumes responsibility for any and all items checked out by children under the age of 18. Library staff do not screen choice of materials, and the selection of all library materials by minors must be monitored by the parents or guardians.

ADULTS

The library will issue borrower’s cards free of charge to Tipton County residents or property owners who are eighteen (18) years of age or older. The library card entitles adult residents to borrow any materials circulated by the library. To apply for a library card, residents must present a current photo identification card and proof of address as listed below. Online registrations will give patrons temporary access to online resources, and when proof of identification and address have been shown at the library, patrons will receive their library card and will then have full access to all library resources.

EDUCATOR CARDS

Teachers employed by the Tipton Community School Corporation and the Tri-Central Community Schools may apply for an Educator library card. Local pre-school teachers, homeschool families, tutors, and other educators are also eligible for Educator cards. As a courtesy, educators employed in Tipton County who live outside the county may also apply for an applicable personal library card at no charge. Educator cards will be good for one year and may be renewed. Please see the Educator card application for further details.

CARDS FOR ORGANIZATIONS

Tipton County organizations, businesses, or churches may register for a library card. One person must be designated as the contact person for the organization, and this library card will be limited to organizational use. A letter on business letterhead, authorizing the contact person to register for the card, must be presented at the time of application. The organization, business, or church named on the library card application is responsible for any fines and/or lost or damaged materials checked out on the card. Organization cards expire three years from the date of issue. At the time of renewal, any changes must be accompanied by a letter on business letterhead.