Getting a LFPL Library Card

Eligibility

Individuals who live, work, go to school, or own property in Jefferson county qualify for a free library card. The individual's spouse and minor children living in the same household also qualify for a free card. This library card is good at all Louisville Free Public Library locations.

Patrons living in Jefferson County
- Bring an ID with proof of your current home address. This can be a driver's license or preprinted check. A recent piece of mail along with another ID will also be good for verification.
- If you do not have proof of your current home address, the library will mail a postcard to the address you provide. Bring the postcard and another ID to the library for verification.
- If you are 15 years old or younger, library staff can verify your address by checking the phone book or calling your home. If another person in the family already has a card, library staff may look up that person's registration and verify the address. If you are accompanied by your parent or guardian living at the same address, their ID can be used for verification.
Patrons not living in Jefferson county:
- Bring proof that you qualify for a free card in addition to an ID with your current home address.
  - For proof of employment in Jefferson county, you may use employee IDs, paycheck stubs or business cards. Insurance cards may be used if they show the employer.
  - You may use student IDs, library cards from colleges and universities or Tarc student ID cards to verify that you are a student in Jefferson county.
  - If you own property in Jefferson county, bring proof of ownership.

Patrons who do not qualify for a free card and live in one of the following counties: Kentucky - Breckinridge, Bullitt, Carroll, Grayson, Hardin, Henry, Larue, Marion, Mead, Nelson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble, or Washington Indiana - Clark, Crawford, Floyd, Harrison, Jefferson, Scott, or Washington may stil obtain a card.

You may purchase a card for $25.00. The card is valid for one year and may be used by the individual's spouse and minor children living in the same household. Family members’ names must be included in applicant’s library record at time of application. After one year, if you still do not qualify for a free card, you may renew your card for another year for $25.00. Each patron is responsible for the use of his/her library card. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the library.

Last Updated: 07/14/2008