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Temporary Virtual Library Card
During the library closure, Monroe Public Library offered a virtual library card to enable you to access our digital resources. Access for temporary virtual library cards will expire on August 1. Please come into the library with a photo ID and proof of address to get a full-use library card.
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What will you do with your Monroe Public Library card?
Your library card provides access to a world of information. You can get a card by providing photo identification and proof of your current address. Bring your card every time you visit the library in order to check out free books, movies, music, and more. More details below: |
Get a Card!
In order to obtain a library card, you must meet the following requirements:
Cards for children: If a child is under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must be present with the minor to show ID and sign the library card application. In addition, if you are 16-17 years of age and do not have a state issued photo ID, a parent or guardian must be present to show ID and sign the application.
Some things to know about your card: We ask that you present your card every time in order to check out. You are responsible for all items checked out on your card.
Circulation Policy
The Monroe Public Library's Circulation Policy includes detailed information regarding policy exceptions; in-library use of materials; eligible borrowers and card types; guidelines for card use; library card application requirements; lost, damaged, and "claims returned" materials; overdue materials; outerlibrary loan service; confidentiality; and access by parents to records of minor children under the age of 16.
View Policy on Circulation for more information.
Fines
View Fine and Fee Schedule for more information.
In order to obtain a library card, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 3 years of age
- Be a resident of Wisconsin*
- Be a non-resident of Wisconsin who has paid the requisite annual fee**
- Photo I.D. (e.g. driver's license, state I.D. card, passport)
- Proof of Current Address (e.g. driver's license, state I.D. card, recent mail, checkbook)
- Library Card Application (PDF), or you can fill this out at the Library
Cards for children: If a child is under 16 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must be present with the minor to show ID and sign the library card application. In addition, if you are 16-17 years of age and do not have a state issued photo ID, a parent or guardian must be present to show ID and sign the application.
Some things to know about your card: We ask that you present your card every time in order to check out. You are responsible for all items checked out on your card.
Circulation Policy
The Monroe Public Library's Circulation Policy includes detailed information regarding policy exceptions; in-library use of materials; eligible borrowers and card types; guidelines for card use; library card application requirements; lost, damaged, and "claims returned" materials; overdue materials; outerlibrary loan service; confidentiality; and access by parents to records of minor children under the age of 16.
View Policy on Circulation for more information.
Fines
- Books, Audiobooks on CD, and Magazines $.20/day
- Games, Music CDs, Art Prints, and Kits $.20/day
- Blu-ray, DVD, and Playaway $1.00/day
- Equipment $3.00/day
View Fine and Fee Schedule for more information.
Wisconsin Residents outside of SCLS and Out-of-State Residents
* Wisconsin residents who live outside of the South Central Library System (Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk and Wood Counties) may get a Monroe Public Library card at no cost. This card enables you to checkout books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, magazines, and other physical materials held by the libraries in the South Central Library System. You may also request items through Outerlibrary Loan. This card grants remote access to our online databases, including Flipster digital magazines. This card does not grant access to eBooks and other digital materials through Wisconsin's Digital Library. This is a policy of the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium, and is not a decision made at the local level. We recommend visiting a library in your county of residence to obtain a card that will allow you to borrow materials from this resource.
** Residents of states other than Wisconsin may get a Monroe Public Library card for a yearly fee of $50.00. Your entire family may use the same card, but a person must have the card with them in order to check out. This card enables you to checkout books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, magazines, and other physical materials held by the libraries in the South Central Library System. You may also request items through Outerlibrary Loan. This card does not grant access to eBooks, other digital materials, or most databases. Remote access to Consumer Reports and NoveList Plus is available through our website with your card number.
* Wisconsin residents who live outside of the South Central Library System (Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk and Wood Counties) may get a Monroe Public Library card at no cost. This card enables you to checkout books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, magazines, and other physical materials held by the libraries in the South Central Library System. You may also request items through Outerlibrary Loan. This card grants remote access to our online databases, including Flipster digital magazines. This card does not grant access to eBooks and other digital materials through Wisconsin's Digital Library. This is a policy of the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium, and is not a decision made at the local level. We recommend visiting a library in your county of residence to obtain a card that will allow you to borrow materials from this resource.
** Residents of states other than Wisconsin may get a Monroe Public Library card for a yearly fee of $50.00. Your entire family may use the same card, but a person must have the card with them in order to check out. This card enables you to checkout books, CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays, magazines, and other physical materials held by the libraries in the South Central Library System. You may also request items through Outerlibrary Loan. This card does not grant access to eBooks, other digital materials, or most databases. Remote access to Consumer Reports and NoveList Plus is available through our website with your card number.