Library Card

Library cards are free to individuals who live, work, or attend school in St. John the Baptist Parish. A library card unlocks a world of possibilities, from books and other physical resources inside our branches to genealogical databases, educational courses, and an ever-expanding digital library at your fingertips with any mobile device.

Free Library Cards are available to residents of St. John the Baptist Parish. Free Library Cards are also available to those who live outside of St. John the Baptist Parish but are St. John the Baptist Parish property owners, students, or works in the parish.

Resident Cards

Resident cards are valid for two years. Please provide proof of residency, such as:

  • a driver’s license or state-issued ID with your current address.
  • a checkbook with a current mailing address.
  • postmarked mail displaying your name and current address.
  • receipt of payment of a rent or utility bill.

Get a Library Card:

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Patron Registration Form

Non-Resident Card

Library cards are also free to individuals who own property, attend school, or work in St. John the Baptist Parish, even if they do not reside within the parish. Please provide proof of eligibility in the form of a school ID or tuition bill, employee ID or pay stub, or a property deed or tax bill.

Individuals who do not reside in St. John the Baptist Parish and do not meet the requirements outlined above can obtain a non-resident library card for a $5.00 annual fee. Non-resident cards are valid for one year.

Get a Library Card:

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Patron Registration Form

Youth Cards

Children who are 5 years of age or older may obtain their own library card. In this case, the adult must offer identification and proof of residency. By Law, juveniles 17 and younger must have an adult parent or legal guardian come into the library, present a valid form of identification and sign the application form. The parent or legal guardian will select the level of access they wish the juvenile to possess.

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Get a Library Card:

Patron Registration Form
**To be valid for the purpose of obtaining a library card, the patron must show some form of identification: a driver’s license, identification card, check book with current mailing address, mail with current mailing address, receipt of property taxes payment, pay check stub with employers information, or a receipt for payment of rent or utility charges.**