Who is eligible for a library card?
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Library cards are free and available for all ages!
- Residents of any county in the South Central Library System: Columbia, Dane, Green, Sauk, Adams, Wood and Portage counties. If you already have a card from a South Central Library you can use it to borrow materials at Columbus Public Library!
- If you have a Columbus address but live in Dodge County you must first apply for a library card in the Monarch Library System such as the Beaver Dam Library. We can then add South Central Library System barcode to your Monarch card.
Registering for a Columbus Public Library Card
1. Provide photo ID and proof of current address at the circulation desk
- Photo IDs include a driver's license, state ID or passport
- Proof of address can be your ID with your current address, recent mail or your checkbook.
2. Fill out and sign our library card application form
- Parents must sign for children under the age of 18
3. Enjoy your library card! Once you have your card, you'll be able to:
- Check out books, DVDs, CDs, magazines and more! You can check out up to:
- 50 Books
- 10 DVDs
- 10 CDs
- 10 Magazines
- 5 Books on CD
- 3 Games
- Use library databases, view our online resources here
- Use the LINKcat catalog to search for library materials and request holds
- Use the Libby app to access audiobooks and eBooks