Prairie Trails Public Library
8449 Moody Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459
708-430-3688

HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD

Library cards are free to all residents of Burbank, Illinois and persons living within the Nottingham Park, Illinois.

You may use your Prairie Trails library card at any of the over seventy SWAN libraries. Your card also gives you access to materials only available through the library web site.

Check out from the library:

• Books
• Movies (DVDs and Videos) 18 years old or older
• Music CDs
• Audiobooks on tape or CD

Download from the web site:

• Audiobooks
• eBooks

Access from the web site:

• View your library record and renew your items
• Request/Hold materials and have them sent to the library
• Request books/articles statewide free of charge through Interlibrary Loan
• Work on your family tree from home (Heritage Quest Database)
• Read Magazines and Newspapers online (Databases)
• Tumblebooks talking storybooks
• And more...

Apply for a Card

You may apply for a library card at the library or online. If you apply in person, your card will be active immediately. If you apply online, you will be contacted when your card available for pick up, usually within a week. To activate your card, you or your legal guardian, if you are under 18 years of age, will have to present two forms of ID with your name and Burbank or Nottingham Park address at the library's Circulation Department. See list below for acceptable forms of identification

Online Library Card Application

What you need to get a card:

Individuals must present two forms of identification proving residency in the Prairie Trails Public Library District. The only acceptable forms of identification are pre-printed with the applicant’s name and current address.  Examples could include:

• Utility Bill

• Valid Driver’s License OR State I.D. (Either/or both will not constitute two forms of identification)

• Motor Vehicle Registration card

• Property Transfer Certificate

• Senior Citizen Membership Card

• Voter Registration Card

• School I.D.

•  Class Schedule

•  Lease or Mortgage Papers

• Public Aid or Medical Aid I.D. Cards

• Envelope with Postal “Change-of-Address” Label and Current Postmark

• Current Magazine with Mailing Label (Printed)

• Personnel Check – (Owner not receiver)

• Any Preprinted Form or Bill with the Applicant’s Name and Current Address

Chicago Resident

May apply for a reciprocal borrowing card by presenting a valid Chicago Public Library card and one of the proper forms of identifications (listed previously) verifying your Chicago residence at the Prairie Trails Library's Circulation Department. The information on the Chicago Public Library card, the identification, and the application form must match. 

You will not receive your Metropolitan Library System reciprocal card on the day you apply for it. You will be contacted by the library when your card is available for pickup, usually within a week. 

The Metropolitan Library System reciprocal card will expire in one year. To renew it your must complete an application card and present your reciprocal card, valid Chicago Library card, and proof of residency in Chicago, as previously stated. The Metropolitan Library System reciprocal card must be free of fees and fines at the time of renewal.

Regulations

• Your library card may be used at any SWAN Library. It is free to all residents of Burbank and Nottingham Park, Illinois.
• You are responsible for all materials borrowed on the card. It is also your responsibility to pay any charges that may result from late return, lost or damaged items.
• Legal Guardians are responsible for all materials borrowed on a minor's card. It is also the legal guardian's responsibility to pay any charges that may result from late return, lost or damaged items on said card.
• Treat your library card as you would a credit card: report lost or stolen cards immediately to prevent unauthorized use. Replacement cards:$3.00.
• The Library charges fines for materials kept past the due date, and reserves the right to refuse further service until the account is in good standing. The library may employ a third party to assist in retrieving fines on patron records.
• Please report changes of name or address immediately.
• I understand I am responsible for this card and all materials checked out on this card until this card is reported lost or missing. I am further responsible for any changes that may result from late return, loss, or damage of materials borrowed. I agree to comply with the library and System regulations.