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For students and teachers at schools inside EPL’s service area

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Students and teachers at schools inside of EPL’s service area are eligible for a one-year nonresident library card at no charge.

To get a card, complete the form on this page to get started.

A Public Library Access Card may be needed to check out items at other libraries in Indiana. You can purchase this card at any Elkhart Public Library location.

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Name*
First Full Middle Last
Date of Birth*
MM
DD
YYYY
Preferred Language*
- English
- Spanish
Sex*
- Male
- Female
- N/A
School Drop Off*
Select which school for your card to be dropped off.
Teacher's Name*

Type in the first and last name of classroom teacher.
Home Address*
Street Address Apartment / Lot / Unit City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Email*
Phone*
The best number at which to reach you. If you wish to receive notifications via text, please list your cell phone number here.
Notice Preference*
- Email
- Phone call
- Text message
Standard text messaging rates may apply based on your plan with your mobile phone carrier. Text message delivery is subject to your mobile carrier network availability, so delivery is not guaranteed. You may opt out of text delivery at any time by replying STOP to any text message from Elkhart Public Library
Proof of Identification (Adult)*
Elkhart Public Library requires Proof of Identification to fulfill card requests. The document fulfilling this must be government agency issued.
Some examples include, but are not limited to:
• Driver’s license
• State or local ID card
• Permanent resident card
• Passport or country of origin ID

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Proof of Identification (Student)

For individuals under age 18, accepted Proof of Identification includes:
• School ID
• Report card
• Birth certificate
• Parent/legal guardian identification

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Consent*
I agree to the following library cardholder terms.
By checking this consent box, I acknowledge the information provided on this form is true and accurate. Additionally:

• I agree to use my library card and only my library card.
• I agree to the care and return of all library materials borrowed on the card.
• I agree to pay fees for any damaged, missing or lost library materials.
• I agree to report immediately changes in my address, email and/or phone number.
• I agree to report immediately if my library card is lost.
• I agree to abide by the Elkhart Public Library Code of Conduct and observe all Elkhart Public Library policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Electronic Signature of Cardholder*
This field serves as your signature for online registration.
First Last
Electronic Signature of Parent/Guardian
Please complete if the applicant is under age 18 and identification provided is for parent/guardian.
First Last
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Other ways to get a card

Businesses and property owners

Businesses, organizations and property owners within the EPL service area also qualify for borrowing privileges.

An organization card is available for use by multiple people within a local business or organization.
Individuals owning or leasing property inside the EPL service area may register for a card using a current tax receipt or lease as proof of address.

Nonresidents

For individuals residing outside the EPL service area, a library card with borrowing privileges may be purchased at any of our locations for $92.

All nonresident cards are good for one year.

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Businesses and property owners

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