How to Get a Library Card
Library cards are free to Western Springs residents and may be obtained by presenting 2 forms of identification with current Western Springs address at the front desk. Cost of a nonresident library card as of 2019 is $305/year.
You can also sign up for an online card using your name and Western Springs address. After successful registration you will receive your card number and instructions to set your PIN.
Online Card Registration
Registration Instructions
Materials Loan with Library Card
With a library card, you may check out unlimited books, DVDs, CDs, and magazines free of charge!
All library materials check out for 3 weeks with 2 renewals and can be placed on hold, with the following exceptions:
| New Adult DVDs | 1 week, 2 renewals |
| Launchpads | 1 week, no renewals, no holds |
| Juvenile Storytime Books | 3 weeks, no renewals, no holds |
| Juvenile Reference | noncirculating |
| Magazines, current issue | noncirculating |
Fines
Fines for overdue items are 10¢ a day for each item. There is no grace period for fines.
Value of Your Library Card
Now that you know what you may borrow with your card, you may calculate an actual dollar value for what you check out or otherwise use at the library or its website. Library Savings Calculator
Other Benefits With Your Library Card
Your library card also allows you to check out materials at any of the public libraries in our area library network.
You are also able to place your own holds, renew your books, and pay your fines online by logging into your account.