Library cards are free to any Henderson County resident, property owner, person employed full-time in Henderson County, or full-time student in Henderson County, and are issued immediately to patrons with proper identification. Proper identification shall be one of the following:
- Current photo ID
- Driver license
- State issued identification cards
- Student identification card (with photo)
- Military identification card
- Passport
- Employee identification card (with photo)
- Current paystub from Henderson employer or letter confirming employment
- If the proper photo ID does not have a current Henderson County mailing address, bring in any current postmarked piece of mail (no P.O. boxes) as proof of address.
- An individual who wishes to apply for a library card must be at least 18 years of age and must be legally responsible for him/herself. Exceptions to this are legally emancipated minors, married minors upon the presentation of proper documentation, and individuals applying for the 3 Free Card (see description below.
- If a card is lost or stolen, it is the patron’s responsibility to notify the library immediately. The patron will be held responsible for any material checked out before the card is reported lost or stolen. There is no charge to replace a lost or stolen card. Cards that are reported lost or stolen cannot be used.
- Patrons may use a photo ID in the event that they do not have their library card with them.
- Juveniles must be accompanied by a primary caregiver to obtain a library card.
- Patron must have permission from the primary caregiver to check out DVDs and Blu-Rays from the Family Collection. Permission will be noted in the Patron Registration Record.
- Patron must have permission from the primary caregiver to check out Erated video games. Permission will be noted in the Patron Registration Record.
- The primary caregiver assumes all liability for the applicant.
- Parents/caregivers are responsible for supervising their child’s use of the library. Library staff members can make suggestions regarding reading and interest levels, but the ultimate responsibility lies with the parent. Cardholders of any age may check out all circulating books in the library collection. Parents are advised to supervise their child’s use of the library.
- Teens must be accompanied by a primary caregiver to obtain a library card.
- Patron must have permission from the primary caregiver to check out DVDs and Blu-Rays from the Family Collection. Permission will be noted in the Patron Registration Record.
- Patron must have permission from the primary caregiver to check out E-rated and Teen rated video games. Permission will be noted in the Patron Registration Record.
- The primary caregiver assumes all liability for the applicant.
- Parents/caregivers are responsible for supervising their teen’s use of the library. Library staff members can make suggestions regarding reading and interest levels, but the ultimate responsibility lies with the parent. Cardholders of any age may check out all circulating books in the library collection. Parents are advised to supervise their teen’s use of the library.
- Non-resident cards are available to those who do not live or own property in Henderson County, but who live within the library’s service area which includes western Kentucky, southern Indiana, and southern Illinois.
- A $25.00 per person or $50 per family annual fee are required.
- Cards expire one year from date of issuance.
- Educator library cards are issued to educators living and/or working in Henderson County.
- These cards offer extended borrowing periods and are intended to be used to check out items for classroom instruction only. See Circulation for full policy and application.
- Cards must be renewed every school year with proper school documentation.
- Cards are issued to temporary residents of Henderson County and/or any juvenile/young adult without a primary caregiver present.
- Cards expire after six months and may only be renewed one time after the original expiration.
- Patron is limited to a total three print items per check out.
- Juvenile and young adult cards can be transferred to full library cards at any time with primary caregiver signature.
- Temporary passes are issued to any person needing internet access. No ID necessary.