Burlington Public Libary is a department of the city government and therefore is supported by city taxes. Residents inside the city limits may apply for a card free of charge. Non-residents pay a small fee to check out materials, as follows: - 3-month non-resident family card -- $20
- 6-month non-resident family card -- $35
- 12-month non-resident family card -- $60
- 12-month non-resident card with family member over 62 -- $45
In any case, this fee is less than the cost of a few hardcover books, and gives you access to over 45,000 items. What a bargain! As always, no card is necessary to use library materials within the library, ask reference questions, use library computers, attend storytimes or other programs, schedule meetings in our meeting rooms, study a language in a language lab, etc.
For more information, please go to Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Resident Cards.
To apply for a card, please bring in 2 forms of identification: - something with your picture on it:
e.g. driver's license, passport, government ID
- something with your local address on it:
e.g. driver's license, rental agreement, utility bill
Children of all ages may have a library card. A parent or guardian will be asked to sign the application accepting the responsibility for all fines or charges incurred.
We now offer your choice of a regular library card or key tag card. Teacher CardsBurlington-Edison School District employees who do not reside within Burlington city limits may receive a library card at no charge and there is no longer any restriction regarding checking out materials for classroom use only. Teacher cards will accrue fines and do not automatically get a 4-week checkout, but you may ask for extended (4 week) checkout on materials checked out for classroom use. Cards for Property and Business Owners People who own a business and/or property within Burlington city limits but who do not reside here may receive a library card at no charge. Please bring in a property tax statement, sale agreement, business license or other document that shows your name and legal ownership of the business or property, in addition to current photo identification. Please be aware that these cards are for the actual property or business owner only, not employees of a Burlington business. STAR Reader CardsChildren from birth to 15 years who do not qualify for a free Burlington Public Library card may still check out up to 4 items from our STAR Reader collection by completing a brief application. The collection consists of gently used children's books (from board books for babies to chapter books for older readers) which have been donated to the library. The Burlington Public Library wants to make sure ALL children develop a lifelong love of reading, regardless of whether or not they live within city limits. Donations to the STAR Reader progam are gratefully accepted.
Lose your card? Replacement cards cost $1.00 each. Please let us know as soon as you realize your card is missing; we'll make sure no one else can use your card to check things out.
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