About DPL Cards
How to get a Decatur Public Library Card
- Fill out your online card application.
- Come in to Decatur Public Library to pick up your card. IF YOU ARE LESS THAN 18 YEARS OLD, YOUR PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN MUST COME INTO THE LIBRARY WITH YOU.
- DPL offers these types of library card:
- Adult (for ages 18+) – able to access and checkout all materials in every section of our library, as well as online platforms.
- Computer Use – available for ages 18+, this card allows access to DPL public computers free of charge, regardless of residence. You must present identification with name and address
- Juvenile (birth to age 17)-Access and checkout all materials in our Youth Services department which are designated as juvenile
- Juvenile Full Access REQUIRES SIGNED PARENTAL AGREEMENT (see below) which must be signed in person at the library – Access and checkout all materials in every section of the library as well as online platforms
- Go to the Public Services Desk and present the appropriate documentation (click on the links below to see what is required)
- Our Public Services staff member will issue your library card.
If you do not come into the library to present your documentation and get your card within 30 days after filling out our online card application, your information will be deleted from our system.
Computer Use Cards
- Computer use only cards are available to anyone 18 years or older, free of charge, regardless of residence. You must present identification with name and address.
- Computer Time Limit: 2 hours per day, per person (time does not have to be used all at once & may be used in 15 minute increments)
- Computers shut down 15 minutes prior to closing.
About your DPL card
- Library cards are valid for two years (residents) or one year (non-residents).
- Replacement of a lost/missing card is $3.00.
- No minimum age, but persons younger than 18 must have a parent or guardian present with valid proof of Morgan County residence or school attendance. DPL cards for patrons under 18 years old have restricted access, unless the parent/legal guardian authorizes full access by coming to the library to sign the Parental Agreement form.
- All fines/fees must be paid in full and all overdue items returned before a library card can be renewed or replaced.
- Library privileges (borrowing materials) are suspended if more than $5 is owed.
- Library cards must be presented for all transactions including the use of public computers. If you do not have your card with you when you use library services, you MUST PRESENT A VALID PHOTO I.D. and we will look up your number for you.
- You are responsible for the use of your library card. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the Public Services Desk: 256.353.2993, ext. 107
