Juvenile Library Card Online Application at the Downers Grove Public Library

Juvenile Library Card Online Application

To apply for a card, simply fill in the information, read the Responsibility Statement, and submit the form. One application must be filled out for each person in the household requesting a card. Your card will be available for pickup after 72 hours.

Note: If you already have a library card and need to update your personal information, replace your existing card, or renew your expired card, you must do this in person at the library’s Circulation Desk.

When you pick up your library card:
1. One form of identification with your current Downers Grove address listed is required in order to pick up the card. We will accept parent’s identification for minor children.

2. Parents/guardians must sign for minor children under the age of 18.

3. Information regarding Internet use by minors can be obtained.

Please complete the following. Items marked with an asterisk are required to submit your request.

*Last Name:

*First Name:

*Address:

*City & Zip Code:

*Phone Number:

*Birth Date:

There are three types of juvenile cards available. Please click on one:

Unrestricted: I am aware that there are no age restrictions on what my child may borrow and I accept responsibility for my child’s selection of materials.

Restricted to Junior Materials Only: I understand that this allow the card owner to borrow materials from the Children’s Department. These are labeled “J” or “Z.” No other materials may be borrowed from the library. This restriction applies to use of the card to borrow materials from the Downers Grove Public Library. Restrictions do not apply to in-library use of materials. Restrictions do not apply to use of the card at other libraries.

No Video Recordings from the Adult Collections: I understand that this allows the card owner unrestricted borrowing of all materials except DVD and video recordings from the adult collections. This restriction applies to use of the card to borrow materials from the Downers Grove Public Library. Restrictions do not apply to in-library use of materials. Restrictions do not apply to use of the card at other libraries.

No Video or Audio Recordings from the Adult Collections: I understand that this allows the card owner unrestricted borrowing of all materials except DVD, video and audio recordings from the adult collections. This restriction applies to use of the card to borrow materials from the Downers Grove Public Library. Restrictions do not apply to in-library use of materials. Restrictions do not apply to use of the card at other libraries.

Do you wish to receive overdue notices and reserve pick-up notices by email?

Yes
No

Do you wish to receive the library’s email newsletter e-ssentials containing up-to-date information about library events and services as well as the weekly new materials list?

Yes
No
Email Address:

I agree to give my permission for this child to borrow materials from the library. I agree to be responsible for all materials borrowed on this card until it is reported lost. I assume responsibility for any charges incurred by this child due to fines, loss, or damage to materials.