Library Cards FAQs

  • General Questions

    All Ohio residents may apply for a Clark County Public Library card.

    However, if they are under 18, there are more specific guidelines. Someone under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian present a photo ID, proof of address, and signed application. If the child is not with them, they must show proof of the child's existence with birth certificate, current grade cards, social security card, etc.  

    Children under 5 must be with the parent/legal guardian to get a library card and the guardian must present the usual ID and proof of address in addition to proof that this is their child. Valid forms of proof include birth certificate, shot records, social security card, school records, or insurance cards. 

    If a teenager (9th grade and up) wishes to get a library card, they can get one as long as they show a valid ID.  Full library access is only granted if their form is filled out and signed by a parent/legal guardian. Without guardian's signature, they will only be able to borrow books. 

    Parent/legal guardians will be responsible for any lost and/or damaged items. 

    ADULTS - Photo ID and proof of current permanent address. (Temporary residences such as shelters and motels will limit patrons to 15 items on the account at any time).

    JUVENILES - (under 18 years of age) - Parent/Legal Guardian must present a photo ID, proof of current address and signed application. If child is not present, parent/legal guardian must also present Proof of Child. Acceptable proof includes: birth certificate, social security card, current report card, insurance card or medical card, etc. 

    Report your lost or stolen library card to us immediately. Items borrowed on a card prior to the time of the reported loss are the responsibility of the card holder.

     

    Your CCPL card allows you to:

    • Borrow books, audio books, music, video games, movies, and more from our five locations and our bookmobile.
    • Have full access to CCPL’s Online Library and other web services.
    • Renew items and check the status of your account online.

    Yes. Every 4 years, it is library policy for all patrons to update their account information. This helps us to keep our patrons contact information accurate and up-to-date.

    You are responsible for notifying the library of any changes to your account immediately. (e.g.: new address, etc.)

    Yes. Your password allows you to:

    1. Access your account online from home
    2. Use the Internet computers here at the library

    NOTE: Passwords are restricted to numbers and/or letters; letters are case-sensitive.

    Yes, you may check out items with your photo ID, if your library account is current.
    Note: Library staff will not look up accounts without presentation of valid photo identification.