Your library card equals 100% access
Take advantage of everything the library has to offer.
While any of our resources, services, programs, and spaces are available to anyone in the library, library cards are required in order to take anything outside the door. With a card, you are more than welcome to check out items like books, movies, music, and more!
Is a library card free?
Yes! If you are a resident of the City of Garrett, Butler Township, or a majority of Keyser Township, you can receive a library card at no extra cost.
Individuals living outside of our service area may be entitled to a library card from a different library or can access a library card and all its benefits for a fee set by the Garrett Public Library Board of Trustees. Feel free to contact us with any questions.

The Library Card Process
1. Pre-Registration
Fill out a few pieces of quick information via Evergreen Indiana, our online database.
2. Visit Us
Visit our library within 7 days to complete the registration process with our team. Be sure to bring proof of identity and residency.
See below for examples of proofs of identity and residency
3. Start Accessing Materials!
You now have full access to all the library resources and services!
Accepted Proof of Identity
Examples of accepted Proof of Identity include:
- Valid Indiana Driver’s License
- Valid Indiana State ID
- A current government issued photo ID (e.g., military ID, passport)
- Valid identification issued by another State (e.g., Driver’s License)
- Valid current university or college identification (e.g., Student identification)
Accepted Proof of Residency
Examples of accepted Proof of Residency include:
- Valid & Current Indiana Driver’s License
- Computer generated bank statement issued in applicant’s name within the last 30 days
- Computer generated utility, credit card company, doctor or hospital bill, issued in applicant’s name within the last 30 days and containing address of residence
- Medicaid or Medicare benefit statement issued in the applicant’s name within the last 30 days
- Change-of-address confirmation from the United States Postal Service showing prior and current address of residence (a P.O. Box is not acceptable as a residence address)
- Property tax receipt issued in applicant’s name for most recent year