Individual Library Card Form

Individual Library Card Application Form

Apply for a Library Card at Madison Public Library by filling out the form below.

Once the form is submitted, a new library card will be mailed to you. Your full use library card provides access to Wisconsin's Digital Library, numerous online resources, and allows you to log in and place holds on physical materials in LINKcat. Please note that if you apply online, you will not be able to use your new card until you receive it in the mail. If you would like to use your card the same day you apply, please visit your local neighborhood library with your photo ID and proof of current address and apply in person.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying for a Library Card requires you to submit a copy/photograph of a valid photo ID. If you are unable to submit a valid photo ID, you can still apply for a Virtual Library Card to access eBooks and eAudiobooks in Wisconsin's Digital Library. Once your application has been processed, Library staff will delete any copies/photographs submitted.

How to apply for a card for youth ages 0-15:
Please fill out the form below with the information of the child/youth and submit a copy/photograph of a valid photo ID of the child's parent or guardian.

Please email madcirc@madisonpubliclibrary.org or call (608) 266-6357 if you have any questions.

Madison Public Library cards are only available to people live in the Madison, WI area or the South Central Library System. If you live outside this service area, please contact your local library to apply for a card.

Why does this page look different?

You may have noticed that the URL and styling of the page are different than madisonpubliclibrary.org. Because you are required to upload a copy of your photo ID, we wanted to give that file even more security than what our public website offers. You can submit your application confident that only Library staff will be able to see the file you upload and that once your application has been processed, the file will be deleted.

Application Type

Application Type *

What is the purpose of this application?

Apply for a new library account

Renew an existing library account

Update information on an existing library account

Replace a lost card

Name

First Name (Given Name) *

Middle Name *

If you don't have one, enter "na".

Last Name (Surname) *

Address

Street Address *

Apartment #

If applicable.

City *

State *

Wisconsin

Zip Code *

Details

Date of Birth *

Month

Day

Year

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Phone Type *

Cell

Landline

Home Library *

Select a library to be your "home library." This is the library location where you will usually pick up your holds at.

I would prefer to be notified of my holds by: *

Email (same day notification)

Text (next day notification, cell phone only)

Phone call (next day notification) Select one: Cell Land line

No hold notices

When you place holds, you can get notifications for when they are ready for you to pick them up. Please select an option.

Documents

Name on Photo ID

Fill this out if the name on your ID is different from the name you listed above.

Photo ID *

Files must be less than 25 MB.
Allowed file types: jpg jpeg png pdf.

Terms

Acceptance of Responsibility *

I will be responsible for all materials checked out on this card, including materials checked out by others with or without my consent, unless I have previously reported the loss of my card. I will report a lost or stolen card, or any change of personal information (name, address, phone, email), immediately. I will comply with all library rules and policies. I understand that there will be charges for lost, damaged and stolen library materials. I understand that the library provides access to a broad range of resources and that it is my responsibility to judge for myself and for my children or minor dependents what resources are appropriate for my/our personal use.

I agree to these terms and responsibilities.

Staff Fields

Status *

New

Open

Processed

Leave this field blank