How Do I Get A Library Card?
Library cards are available free of charge to persons of any age who reside within the boundaries of the Green Hills Public Library District. Identification and proof of residency are required at the time a Library card is issued. Patrons under the age of 18 may become a cardholder only with the cooperation and consent of the applicant’s custodial parent or legal guardian. The custodial parent or legal guardian must be present at the time of Library card activation and should be prepared to show proper identification as outlined above. An individual who owns property or a business within the Library District may also receive one Library card in their name with current proof of ownership such as a property tax bill.
Lost or stolen cards should be reported to the Library immediately. Patrons are responsible for any materials charged out on their card.
A non-resident Library card is available for a yearly fee of $210.00. This card entitles the holder to the same access privileges as the resident card. Borrowing privileges are extended to individuals who are valid cardholders of other Illinois libraries in conjunction with the statewide reciprocal borrowing agreement, upon completion of registration with the District.
Borrowing of District materials shall be permitted when an individual (1) provides proof of identity as the cardholder listed on the library card, (2) establishes good standing as a library cardholder at his or her home library, and (3) agrees to abide by all District policies and procedures, as amended from time to time.
Residents can sign up for a digital card to access all of our online resources including ebooks, eaudiobooks, online databases, homework help, and more. Users must be at least 13 years of age to register. Sign up online and get confirmation instantly.
Loan Policies*
*A temporary structure of circulation policies has taken effect 10/1/2020. Overdue fines are not assessed under this temporary structure.
| Material | Loan Period | Limit | Renewals | Place Hold |
| Audiobooks | 21 days | None | 2 | Yes |
| Binge Box | 21 days | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| Board Books | 21 days | None | 2 | No |
| Board Games | 14 days | 3 | 0 | Yes |
| Book Box | 21 days | 1 | 0 | No |
| Books | 21 days | None | 2 | Yes |
| Devices | 14 days | 1 per type | 2 | Yes |
| DVDs/BluRays (new) | 7 days | None | 0 | Yes |
| DVDs/BluRays (non-new) | 14 days | None | 2 | Yes |
| Hot Books | 14 days | None | 0 | No |
| Launchpads | 14 days | None | 2 | Yes |
| Magazines | 21 days | None | 2 | Yes |
| Magazines (Quick Flips) | 7 days | None | 0 | No |
| Music CDs | 14 days | None | 2 | Yes |
| Video Games | 14 days | 3 | 2 | Yes |
Circulation policies for Interlibrary Loan materials are established by the lending library.
Renewable materials that do not have holds and/or have not exceeded the renewal limit will be automatically renewed. Patrons also have the option to renew materials at the Circulation Desk, over the phone, through our online catalog, or at any self-checkout station in the Library. Patrons must not have fines in excess of $9.99 in order for any material renewal to take place.
Audiobooks, board books, books, and magazines may be checked out on a vacation loan (42 days, no renewals).
Overdue Fines*
*A temporary structure of circulation policies has taken effect 10/1/2020. Overdue fines are not assessed under this temporary structure.
| Audiobooks | $0.25 per day |
| Binge Box | $1.00 per day |
| Board Games | $2.00 per day |
| Board Books | $1.00 per week |
| Book Box | $1.00 per week |
| Books | $1.00 per week |
| Devices | $2.00 per day |
| DVDs/BluRays | $1.00 per day |
| Hot Books | $0.25 per day |
| Interlibrary Loan Materials | $0.25 per day |
| Launchpads | $2.00 per day |
| Magazines | $0.10 per day |
| Magazines (Quick Flips) | $0.25 per day |
| Music CDs | $0.25 per day |
| Video Games | $2.00 per day |
Other Fees
| 3D Printing | $0.25 per half hour |
| Computer Printout (black and white) | $0.10 per page |
| Computer Printout (color) | $0.50 per page |
| Fax (international) | $2.00 per page |
| Fax (local) | $1.00 per page |
| ILL (additional fees assessed by lending library) | Per ILL request |
| ILL (searches outside of Illinois) | Postage fee varies |
| Non-resident Card | $210.00 as of 7/1/2020 |
| Photocopies (black and white) | $0.10 per page |
| Photocopies (color) | $0.50 per page |
| Poster Printing (18″ x 24″) | $20.00 |
| Poster Printing (24″ x 36″) | $40.00 |
| Referral Fee to Collection Agency | $10.00 |
Lost/Damaged Materials Fees
| Lost or Damaged Material | Replacement cost of item |
| Lost or Damaged Security Tag | $2.00 |
| Binge Box | $3.00 for Box plus replacement cost of item |
| Book Box | $3.00 for Box plus replacement cost of item |
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Library HoursMonday - Friday: 10am–8pm Saturday: 11am–4pm Sunday: 1pm–3pm Library services are affected by COVID-19. Please see our COVID-19 webpage for updates.
