Homer Township Public Library

Library Cards

Apply online for a library card!

Resident cards
Nonresident cards

Any resident of Homer Township (including Homer Glen) may obtain a library card, which is provided free of charge as part of your tax-supported library service. Cards are also available -- for a fee -- to certain nonresidents. Your library card allows you to …

… borrow books from the Homer Township Library and other libraries in Illinois.

… reserve a book which is not immediately available.

… request a book, video, CD, or other item not owned by us.

… use key online sources of newspaper and magazine articles, business directories, practice tests, and more, from your computer at home or work.

… have books delivered to you, if you are temporarily or permanently confined to your home.

Because identification and a signature are required, an application for a library card must be made in person at the Library or on our Bookmobile.

Homer residents

Library cards are available free of charge to anyone living within the boundaries of Homer Township, including Lockport residents east of Farrell Road.
Registration requires one piece of identification with your current address: driver's license, check book, utility bill, etc.
Children of any age may obtain a card. A parent or guardian must bring in one piece of identification and sign for the initial card for any child under 16 years old.
Lost cards may be replaced for a nominal fee.
Library cards must be renewed every 3 years.

Non-residents

Persons residing outside the boundaries of Homer Township and not belonging to or located closer to another public library may obtain a card by paying a non-resident fee of $170 per family. Proof of address is required.
Non-resident cards are good for one year from the payment of the fee.
Illinois law requires non-resident cards to be issued by the public library which is located closest to the applicant's home.