Bartholomew County Public Library promotes responsible lifelong library use with minimal barriers to facilitate fair and equitable sharing of the community's collections.
Individuals applying in-person for a BCPL card must present current photo identification.
Children, up to 17, may, with parental signature and parental identification, obtain a Library card. Children, ages 13-17, may be issued a borrower’s card without parental signature by presenting photo identification as defined above.
New adult applicants living in Bartholomew County can apply online and, if verified, instantly get a library card account for full access.
Our outreach staff can assist in providing card access to Bartholomew County residents who may have difficulty being verified for a card online. View our outreach page for more information
