Non-Resident borrower: Any family not a resident of the Prairie Creek Public Library District, may obtain a library card by completing an application card and contracting for service consistent with 75 ILCS 16.30-55. 60. The contract fee covers all family members residing at the address and only one card will be issued for the family’s use. Once you receive your library card you will then be entitled to all services the library offers.
A non-resident card is valid for one year from the date of purchase, is non-transferable, and is non-refundable.
Non-resident fees and charges are as follows:
The Non-Resident fee for FY2021-2022 is $80.00. This fee will be effective from July 1, 2021-June 30, 2022.
- In compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Illinois State Library, the non-resident fees shall be calculated using the General Mathematical Formula.
- Non-residents who display a current real estate tax receipt for property owned within the Prairie Creek Public Library District may receive a non-resident card without charge.
Cards for Kids: This program offers full service library cards free of charge to qualifying students in K-12 who live outside the Prairie Creek Public Library District whose household falls at or below the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Income Eligibility Guidelines. Cards will be issued in the Student’s name and will be good for one year. A letter or certificate from the school showing their eligibility will be needed to issue the card.
Veterans and Surviving Spouses: The nonresident fee shall not apply to veterans and surviving spouses who provide documentation that they are exempt from paying property taxes on their primary residence in compliance with the Disabled Veterans’ Standard Homestead Exemption.