If you are currently living in incorporated Naperville, you can apply for a library card online or In-Person at the Check-Out Desk at Nichols Library, Naper Boulevard Library, or 95th Street Library.

Once an application has been received and processed, a library card number will be emailed to the resident. Use of this number will enable the resident to access the Library's electronic resources for 60 days. A library card will be prepared and retained at the circulation desk of the library designated by the patron. You need to provide two forms of identification with your name and address, when you come to pick up the card. For assistance, call  (630)961-4100, Ext. 6322(Nichols); 2212(Naper Blvd.); or 4921(95th Street).

Resident card
Residents of the City of (Incorporated) Naperville of all ages are eligible to receive library cards. Residents age 18 and older may register for library card.

Also a parent or guardian must be present and sign for the card before it will be released to a minor.

Non-resident Taxpayer Card
A non-resident who, as an individual or as a partner, principal stockholder, or other joint owner owns taxable property or is a senior administrative officer of a firm, business, or other corporation owning taxable property in the City of Naperville may register for a library card by completing the Application for Nonresident Taxpayer Library Card (PDF).

Only one non-resident taxpayer card will be issued per taxable property. The applicant must present a copy of the most recent real estate tax bill for the Naperville property. Non-resident taxpayer cards are valid for 1 year

Non-resident Card (Fee Card)
A non-resident who does not own property within incorporated Naperville may obtain a full service library card for each person in a household by paying a fee as established by the Illinois State Library.

The applicant will be charged according to the assessed valuation of his property, less the amount of the homestead exemption, using the current library tax rate and debt service rate of the appropriate county. This is the Tax Bill Method. The property owner will thereby pay the same amount as would be paid if the property were in the Library service area.

The most recent tax bill will be used to determine the assessed valuation of the property, less the homestead exemption. Owners of brand new homes or owners who do not have a copy of the most recent tax bill should contact their township assessor's office and request a copy of an assessment notice or an assessment advice, which gives the assessed valuation.

Non-resident renters who rent and reside in a property in an unincorporated area will pay an amount equal to 15% of their monthly rent to purchase an annual non-resident card. Renters must present a current lease, rent receipt or copy of a cancelled rent check.

Non-residents who have a "home" library that they support through their taxes and wish to have full privileges at Naperville Public Library will be charged according to the assessed valuation of their property, less the amount of the homestead exemption.

Non-resident Cards are valid for 1 year.

Cards from Other Libraries (Reciprocal borrower card)
The Naperville Public Library participates in the Reciprocal Borrowing Program operated under the auspices of the DuPage Library System and the Illinois State Library. Reciprocal Borrowing patrons must present and register the library cards issued by their home libraries but do not receive Naperville Public Library borrowers cards.

Library cards honored through the Reciprocal Borrowing Program are subjected to limits.

Home Delivery Service Card
Special cards set up by the Special Services Librarian for those patrons with special health-care needs. Inquire at (630)961-4100, ext. 6343 (Rita Titlow).

In the event that a library card is damaged or reported lost, a replacement card will be issued with one form of Identification and payment of a $2.00 fee. The original library card will be invalidated.
 

The limit of liability for Naperville Public Library cardholders and reciprocal borrowers in cases of unauthorized use of a lost or stolen card is $50.00. The patron must document a stolen card claim that results in unauthorized use with a police report. There is no limit of liability in cases where the fraudulent use is by family members or members of the same household. In such cases, the cardholder will be subject to full restitution for the material replacement costs as well as charges for collection agency referral.