Library cards are free to residents of St. Charles Parish.
Please bring a government issued photo ID with your name and current St. Charles Parish address to any of our 6 locations and fill out an application.
Residents under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present during the application process.
Library Card Application Solicitud para una Tarjeta de Biblioteca
Resident Cards (Adults)
If your ID does not have your current address, bring one of the following:
- Current utility bill
- Lease/rental agreement
- Property tax bill
- Postmarked mail with your name and current address
Non-resident Cards
Cards are also free for adults who work, attend school, or own property in St. Charles Parish. Please bring one of the following for proof of eligibility:
- School ID or tuition bill
- Employee ID or pay stub
- Property Deed or tax bill
If you do not live, work, go to school, or own property in St. Charles Parish, out of parish cards are available for adults for a $25 yearly fee.
Resident Cards (Children)
Cards are also free for children who live in St. Charles Parish. Residents under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian present during the application process.
Parents or guardians will choose the level card for their children when filling out a library card application.
Level 1 (Traditional) Cardholders can check out:
- Books, audiobooks, Playaways, magazines, and DVDs in the children's, teen, and adult collections.
- Most items in Hoopla and Libby
Level 2 (Limited) Cardholders can check out:
- Books, audiobooks, Playaways, magazines, and DVDs in the children's and teen collections.
- Most items in Hoopla and Libby
Level 3 (Restricted) Cardholders can check out:
- Books, audiobooks, Playaways, magazines, and DVDs in the children's collection.
- No items in Hoopla and Libby
Everyone can access educational databases.
No one under the age of 18 can check out hotspots, rated-R DVDs, Launchpads, and Playaway Views.
No one under the age of 18 can check out movies rated R or above, TV shows rated MA or above, comics rated PA or above, and music with parental advisory on hoopla.