A library card is available to anyone who can show proof that they live in, own property, work in, or own a business in Franklin Township. Resident applicants can apply using the library’s online form at www.FranklinTwp.org/register or in person.

Proof of Residency

The library will not accept a P.O. Box address as proof of residency. A current driver’s license with a Franklin Township street address will satisfy registration requirements. If a driver’s license is not available, the library will accept another form of photo ID along with one of the following:

• Bank statement or a recurrent monthly bill (e.g., utility or telephone bill) dated within the past 30 days.
• Current or last quarter’s property tax bill. 
• Ownership deed or unexpired lease. 
• Any government issued mail received in the past six months. This includes a change of address confirmation notice sent from the MVC.  
• High school or college transcript/school correspondence containing the applicant’s address, issued within the past three months. 

Restrictions

If any current household member owes $150 or more in fees, no new accounts can be opened until those fees are paid down.

Minors

Full Access Cards for Minors

A parent or legal guardian’s signature and proof of residency are required to register a minor for a full access library card. To open a full access card, the parent/guardian’s card cannot be blocked for fees and the minor must be present at the time of registration. Parents/Guardians may elect to register their child for a Youth Access Card instead.

Youth Access Cards

Minors ages 12 – 15 can register for a Youth Access Card (YAC) if they show proof of identity. A YAC will only allow the cardholder to borrow up to four (4) items and place holds on up to four (4) items, excluding some special collections. A YAC will also allow full access to the library’s digital collections and databases.

A YAC must be renewed annually and can be converted to a full access card with parental permission (provided the parent/guardian is in good standing) or when the card holder turns eighteen (18).

Minors age 12+ may register themselves for or renew a YAC if they can show one of the following:

• Current academic year school ID.
• Current report card.
• Driving permit, driver’s license, or state issued non-driver ID.

P.O. Box address will not be accepted as proof of residency.

Work-in-town Cards

Individuals who work in town may obtain a free card with us if they can show proof of address and a current paystub from a local business. Borrowing limits may apply. Membership must be renewed annually.

Reciprocal Cards

• Franklin Township Public Library cards can be used to obtain free borrowing privileges at several surrounding area libraries.
• Library cards from several surrounding libraries can be used to obtain borrowing privileges at Franklin Township Public Library.
• Reciprocal borrowing privileges vary with each individual library in our not and may not be available to individual who purchase non-resident cards.
• You must have your home library card with you to register.
• Registering for a reciprocal card must be done when both libraries are open.
• You must be in good standing at your home library to register.
• Reciprocal borrowing privileges are updated or renewed according to each individual library’s policy.
  • Franklin Township extends privileges to reciprocal borrows for a term of one (1) year.
• Items borrowed from a reciprocal library must be returned to the library you borrowed them from.
  
  

Paid Memberships

Non-residents who do not otherwise qualify for a free library card may purchase memberships for:

• Annual Membership: $50.00 (Annual)
• Half-year Membership: $25.00

These fees are reviewed periodically and may be subject to change.

Cardholder Responsibilities

By registering for a library card, the cardholder agrees to:

• Accept responsibility for any use of the card.
• Present the card when required for transactions.
• Follow all library policies and procedures.
• Pay all fines and fees.
• Report promptly if the card is lost or if stolen, or there is a change of address or telephone number.

Card Usage and Updates

The library provides all new users with a free wallet and keychain copy of their library cards. There is a $3.00 charge to replace a lost card. The library will also accept scannable copies saved to a smartphone, but patrons are limited to once annually checkout using their driver’s license per year. If the one-time exception has already been used, items can be set aside for 24 hours. The library reserves the right to limit the number and type of items that can be set aside.

Library cards must be periodically updated. Patrons may be required to show photo ID and proof of residency to renew borrowing privileges. We cannot register new users or replace or update memberships the last 15 minutes that the library is open.