Library Card

Getting a library card and how to use it.

Any resident of the state of Iowa can get a library card from the Clarion Public Library at no cost.

To get a library card, please ask any of our staff members.

What you will need to do:

Fill out an application form.
Provide a current driver's license, if the address on your sicense is not current youi will also need to show proff of address(check, utility bill, etc.).
If you do not have a license, please provide an alternate ID and proof of address.
Children aged 12 and under, a parent or legal guardian must be present with photo ID and proff of address.

Checkout limit for a new patron is 2 items.

Cards must be renewed every 3 years.

There is no cost for a replacement card if yours is lost or damaged.

Your library card can be used for checking out materials and for some online resources.

Books are loaned for 2 weeks, DVDs for 3 days, Magazines for 1 week.
Items may be renewed over the phone, renewals are generally allowed as long as the item is not on reserve for another patron.
Books and DVDs can be returned in the book drop outside of regular hours.
A patron may not check out materials when they have an outstanding fine.
Items may be reserved by phone, e-mail, or at the circulation desk.

When logging into Bridges, only the last 5 numbers of the library card are needed.

Other online services that use the library card number include: