Library notifications you may receive via email:
Also available: Phone and text notifications
Residents under 18 years old may have their own library account. The parents/legal guardian must sign the minor’s application and provide the required residency verification in person. These accounts stay active while the accountholder remains at their current place of residence or until their 18th birthday.
Lost or stolen library cards should be reported to the Library immediately to prevent unauthorized use. The cardholder is responsible for all items checked out on their lost or stolen card along with any fines, fees, or damages incurred prior to the date the library is notified.
You may obtain a replacement card at the Patron Services desk in our lobby by presenting a government-issued photo ID.
Non-residents (most often in unincorporated areas with Carol Stream addresses) who are not served by another public library may acquire a library card by paying an annual fee based on property valuation, comparable to the costs paid by residents of the Village of Carol Stream.
Carol Stream residents may apply for a library account and receive a card right away by visiting the Patron Services desk in the lobby. If you prefer to have a card mailed to you, applying online is also an option.
Applying in-person: An ID with current address is sufficient for residency verification. If your ID does not display your current address, we'll need one of these documents:
