OBTAINING A LIBRARY CARD |
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YOUR LIBRARY CARD
In 2002, the library introduced a newly redesigned, full-color library card featuring a photograph of Charlotte (pictured at left), a beautiful statue donated by the Friends of the Library. Her reclining figure, frozen in time while reading a book, serves as cover art for the card and accompanying key tag. All new patrons will receive a card and key tag featuring the new design at no charge.
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ELIGIBILITY
If you live, work, attend school, or own property in Bowling Green or Warren County, you qualify for a free library card. This library card is good at all Bowling Green Public Library locations. Simply fill out an application and present it, along with valid photo identification, at any BGPL location. |
ADULTS LIVING IN BOWLING GREEN OR WARREN COUNTY:
Valid photo identification is required. The identification must be issued by a legitimate agency or organization, include a recognizable photograph, and be current. If you do not possess a photo ID, you may obtain one by presenting your birth certificate and social security card at the circuit court clerk’s office in your home county; the ID costs $12 (as of 7/2005; subject to change) and is valid for four years. If you do not have written proof of your current address, the Library will mail the card to verify your address. |
JUVENILE (under age 18) RESIDENTS OF BOWLING GREEN OR WARREN COUNTY:
- Parents and guardians must present photo ID and provide signature.
- Non-parental guardians must also show proof of guardianship.
A parent or legal guardian of a juvenile applying for a library card must present valid photo identification and sign the application. Non-parental guardians must show proof of guardianship as well as a photo ID. On the juvenile’s application, the parent or guardian is asked to indicate whether the juvenile has permission to access the Internet on the Library’s computers. Permission will be denied if no preference is specified. |
PERSONS LIVING OUTSIDE BOWLING GREEN OR WARREN COUNTY: Non-residents who own property in Bowling Green or Warren County are eligible for free library cards for themselves and for immediate family members. Non-residents who attend school or are employed in Bowling Green or Warren County are eligible for free library cards for themselves only. Non-residents who do not qualify for a free library card may receive a library card by paying a $25 refundable fee. The fee is refunded by mail when the card is returned. |
VERIFICATION OF ADDRESS
Patrons may have their library card at the time of application if they present verification of address. Verification may be in the form of a valid photo ID or recent (no older than three months) utility bill that includes the patron's address. Patrons who do not present verification of address will receive their library cards in the mail. |
RESPONSIBILITY
You are responsible for the use of your card. You are responsible for any damage done to library materials and agree to pay the cost of replacement of lost or damaged materials checked out to you. You also agree to pay a fine of ten (10) cents per day for materials that are not returned on time. By signing the application the parent or legal guardian agrees to accept full responsibility for materials borrowed, lost, or damaged and any fines incurred by the juvenile when they sign the application for a juvenile. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the Library. |
REPLACEMENT CARDS
Lost or stolen cards may be replaced for $2.00. Even if you do not wish to obtain a replacement card, please notify the library immediately about lost or stolen cards so that we may prevent unauthorized use of your card.
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INITIAL CHECKOUT All patrons are limited to two items at the time of their first checkout. |
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