Adult Residents
Any resident or owner of taxable property in Park Forest or Olympia Fields is welcome to obtain a library card. This card will entitle the resident to use the services of this library and all other SWAN member libraries. Application must be made in person. A picture will be taken and be printed onto the card.
All residents 16 and up requesting a library card must present a driver’s license or State I.D. If the I.D. does not show the current address, you will also need to provide one proof of residence, which may consist of any of the following original documents with a postmark no more than 30 days old and showing the current address:
- Utility bill
- Bank statement
- Pay Stub
- Federal/state government check
- Automobile insurance card with address
- Medical or insurance bill
- Voter's Registration
- Vehicle Registration (Within 30 days)
- Government Mail (IRS, DMV, etc.)
Residents under the Age of 16
Applicants under the age of 16 must be with a parent or legal guardian to receive a library card. The application must be signed by that same parent or legal guardian.
Non-Residents
In Illinois, people living outside the taxing area of a public library are considered non-residents. Non-residents are eligible to purchase a library card (for $120) from the public library under certain conditions. Contact the library to determine whether you are a non-resident eligible to purchase a library card from the Park Forest Public Library.
Note: Library Cards will not be issued 30 minutes before closing.
