Resident Cards (Incorporated Lake Bluff)
Resident Cards are issued to individuals residing at incorporated Lake Bluff properties that are taxed for Library services by the Village of Lake Bluff. Incorporated Lake Bluff includes the Sanctuary and Tangly Oaks. Resident cards are issued for periods of three years.
Non-Resident Cards (Unincorporated Lake Bluff and Knollwood)
Non-resident cards are issued to individuals residing at unincorporated Lake Bluff and Knollwood properties that are not taxed for Library services by any taxing body. Non-resident cards may be purchased for an annual fee equivalent to what the property would pay in taxes for Library services. The annual fee covers Library service for the entire household and cards are issued for a period of one year.
Some unincorporated Lake Bluff properties are taxed for library services by neighboring library districts. Residents of these properties must obtain their library card from the library that their property taxes support. Once the card has been issued, it may be registered at Lake Bluff as a reciprocal card.
Cards for Students who live in Unincorporated Lake Bluff and Knollwood
If you have a child attending Lake Bluff Elementary School, Lake Bluff Middle School, Lake Forest High School, or Forest Bluff School, your child may be eligible for a free Library card through the Student Cards program.
My First Library Card
Getting a library card is a big milestone! At Lake Bluff Library, we want to make this moment special for our youngest readers. Children ages 0-10 can sign up for their first Library card and celebrate with a visit to the Youth Services Department for a small celebration and a secret surprise!
Questions?
Questions about which kind of card you qualify for? Contact the Library and staff will be happy to help!