Card Registration

Residents

To register for a new card you must provide proof of Lincolnwood residency by showing us:
- Picture ID showing current address
AND
- any document showing the same address, such as a piece of mail addressed to you.

Must have their parents present for their first library card signup and renewal.
Parents must provide their own picture ID and another document showing the same adddress.

You must provide valid home library card,
- Picture ID showing current address,

AND

any document showing the same address, such as a piece of mail addressed to you.

Processing a non-resident card may take some extra time, because we must first contact your "home" library to check the status and expiration.

The Lincolnwood Public Library offers a free Corporate Card that can be used by designated employees of local businesses and educational institutions located within the library district.
Only 1 card will be issued per organization. The card will be issued to the owner, manager, or principal administrator, who is then solely responsible for governing its use within the organization and for any fines or charges that may be incurred. These special cards - which cannot be issued with reciprocal borrowing privileges and, therefore, cannot be used at other libraries-may be used only to borrow materials for business- or professionally-related purposes. They must be renewed annually.

Lincolnwood residents may use their Lincolnwood Public Library Card at most public libraries in the greater Chicago metropolitan area.
Additional registration may be required at some libraries.
Lincolnwood Public Library staff can provide guidance and recommendations regarding appropriate locations.