Vernon Area Public Library District Residents

1. All residents of the Vernon Area Public Library District (VAPLD) are eligible to receive a VAPLD library card.  Proof of residence in the form of picture identification with a currently valid district address is required to apply for and receive a card.  The applicant must be present to receive a card.
2. Applicants for a VAPLD library card must provide the following information: name, address, telephone number.  Optional information includes: e-mail address, birth year and secondary telephone numbers.
3. Children under the age of 16 must have a parent or legal guardian apply for a card in the child’s name. The child must be present to receive a card.

Non-resident Taxpayers

VAPLD library cards are available without charge to persons who pay VAPLD property taxes.  Such cards are issued to a non-resident who as an individual or as   a partner, principal stockholder, or other joint owner owns taxable property or is a senior administrative officer of a firm, business, or other corporation owning taxable property in the VAPLD.  Only one such card will be issued for each parcel of property.  Applicants must present their current VAPLD tax bill and acceptable identification.

Businesses and Organizations

VAPLD library cards are available without charge to businesses and organizations located in the VAPLD.  The applicant must be the sole owner, partner, principal stock holder, joint owner, or senior administrative officer of the business or organization.  The applicant must present proof that the business or organization is located in the VAPLD.  Only one such card will be issued for each business or organization.

Out-of-District Patrons

Residents of other tax supported libraries may register to borrow materials from the VAPLD, subject to restrictions and regulations for the use of materials and services currently in place.  An out-of-district patron must present a home library card and identification with current address to register for library privileges.

Non-resident Cards

A person residing outside of a public library service area may apply for a non-resident library card if the VAPLD is the public library closest to the person’s residence, subject to the current State of Illinois rules and regulations governing the issuing of such cards.  The minimum fee for such a card is determined by a formula prepared by the Illinois State Library, and is based on the equalized assessed valuation of the applicant’s property.  A non-resident card is valid for one year.  Only one such card for each non-resident address will be issued.

Ownership of VAPLD Library Cards

All library cards issued by the VAPLD remain the property of the VAPLD and may be cancelled by the library for the violation of library rules or in other instances determined by the library’s governing authority.

Responsibilities of VAPLD Cardholders and Patrons

By applying for and accepting a VAPLD library card, or registering as an out-of-district patron, the applicant agrees to be responsible for all materials borrowed with that card, and to abide by all the rules and regulations for using the materials and facilities of the Vernon Area Public Library District.