Library Card

Patron Membership - Getting A Library Card

Submit Your Request. Apply for a new family card with a photo ID and/or proof of address at the library to receive your card after completing the online registration form.
Children may only request a card if a parent or other responsible adult is currently a library patron in good standing.

Using A Library Card

Checking Out items 

New Accounts are limited to one per household with five (5) items total for the first 30 days. After materials are returned on time, limits can be expanded. 

Adults (17 and over) may check out any 15 physical items, 4 of those may be a combination of movies, audio books, language kits, games, or bake ware.

Children (up to age 12) and Young Adults (12-17) may check out an additional 10 books.  

Loan Periods - All books (except reference materials) may be checked out for 3 weeks.  All other items may be checked out for 1 week. 

Renewals - All Onalaska Public Library materials may be renewed twice online, by phone (936) 646-2665, or in person. If another cardholder has requested the title, or if the item is overdue, the title cannot be renewed.

Inter-library Loan materials generally may not be renewed. Be sure to check all family cards when renewing.

Overdue Fines and Fees

The library charges 20¢ per item, per day, for all overdue materials. The maximum fine is equal to the price of the item. There is a 3-day grace period which should enable you to return your items without incurring overdue charges. Cardholders may not use their library card to check out materials if fines exceed $1. Payment arrangements may be made with the Library Director.