Anderson Public Library and Lapel Branch Library will be closed on Sunday, March 31 for Easter.

Library Card Information

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Library Card Eligibility

To be eligible for a Resident Card you must prove residency in Anderson City, Anderson, Stony Creek, or Union Townships of Madison County, Indiana. You may be eligible for another type of library card if you do not qualify for a Resident Card--please review the Library Card Policy.

Pre-register for a library card and save time by submitting an online application.

  • Your library card will be available for pickup at the selected checkout desk.
  • Please allow 24 hours for processing, Monday-Friday.
  • If submitted on Saturday or Sunday, your card will be ready after 11:00am the following Monday.
  • You must pick up your library card within 14 days of submitting the application.
  • Don't forget to bring proper identification.

Questions or concerns?

Contact us  or call 765-641-2456.

Bookshelves in Anderson Public Library

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FAQs

What is my PIN number?

By default, your PIN is the last four digits of your library card number.

What is my library card number?

Your library card number is located below the barcode on the back of your physical library card.

I lost my library card. What should I do?

Visit the Circulation Desk with a current photo id, one (1) piece of computer-generated mail not older than thirty (30) days, and $2 for the replacement card.

Library Card Application

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