301: LIBRARY CARD POLICY

Markham Residents

Are taxed for library service on their real estate tax bills. A Markham library card can be obtained upon validation of a government-issued photo identification card and proof of current address within Markham. Library cards expire after three years and must be renewed with presentation of identification and proof of current address.

Markham Property Owners

Who do not reside in Markham may obtain a library card. This card is available to individuals and commercial property owners who own property in Markham.

Posen Residents

Markham Public Library is contracted by the Posen Public Library District. A library card may be obtained upon validation of a government-issued photo identification card and proof of current address within Posen. Library cards expire after three years and must be renewed with presentation of identification and proof of current address.

Teachers

Who work in public or private schools located in Markham and Posen may obtain a library card valid for one year. This card is available with proof of a teacher identification card. Each teacher will be responsible for any materials borrowed from the Markham Public Library.

Business and Organization Cards

A Markham Public Library card can be obtained by a business or organization, profit or nonprofit, upon proof of business or organizational ownership or rental (i.e. the most current tax bill, a rental or lease agreement, professional license, business card, etc.). An owner, partner, principal stockholder, joint owner, or a senior administrative officer of the business or organization must submit the application with a list of verified employees. The business or organization is responsible for any fees associated with, or damage done to library materials checked out with its card. A business or organization card will be valid for one year.

Temporary Visitors and Residents in Transition

Seasonal visitors or residents in transition temporarily residing within the library boundaries will be eligible to obtain a temporary borrower’s card for all library services upon providing a photo identification and a letter from a social service agency, or temporary employer, landlord or relative or guardian verifying the temporary address. Every 90 days, the temporary visitor can bring in a piece of mail or other acceptable evidence of residency for an extension of library privileges.

Unincorporated Areas

Illinois state law allows libraries to offer library cards to persons who do not reside in the library’s boundaries or own taxable property within the library’s boundaries. Library cards can be purchased for $60 and will expire after one year.