Get A Library Card
Where do I start?
1)Live in the Morton Library District
If you reside within the Village of Morton limits, you are in the MPL District and you’ve already paid for your library card through property taxes, either as a homeowner or a renter.
Not sure if you live within the district? Homeowners can check their property tax bills for a Morton Public Library line item. Or, send us an email using the button below and we can check for you.
2)Document
When you come into the library, show us who you are and where you live. If your state-issued photo ID shows your current address that is all you need! Otherwise, bring in a valid photo ID (this shows who you are) and a printed or digital bank statement, apartment lease, utility bill, etc. (to show us where you live).
Each member of your household may receive a card; those under the age of 14 must have permission of a parent or legal guardian. Cards are valid for three years.
3)Use Your Card
Use your library card to check out items, access our online resources, use our eLibraries, and place holds on items from MLP or other area libraries.
Most items check out for 3 weeks
Items may be renewed if there are no holds
Overdue fines are 10 cents a day, per item
Use the RSAcat app to manage your account, search the catalog, place holds, renew items, keep reading lists and more.
Other Ways to Get a Card
Student Cards
Students who attend a District 709 school, Bethel Lutheran School, or Blessed Sacrament School are eligible to receive a Morton Library card. To receive a student card in person, bring proof of address and proof of school enrollment OR apply online and the student’s card will be delivered to them at their school the second week of the school year.
Non-resident student cards are made possible through Intergovernmental Agreements with District 709, Bethel Lutheran, and Blessed Sacrament.
Digital Only
If you are an adult who lives in Village of Morton limits and are paying for a card via your property tax bill but only want to use digital services, you could apply for an instant access digital card. Digital card users MUST use the RSAcat app to checkout print items, as a physical card will not be issued. Only adult patrons who do not already have a library card may apply for this service. YES! I WANT TO APPLY!
Nonresident Cards
If you live outside the Morton Village limits, in an area that does not have access to public library service, you may be eligible to purchase a non-resident library card from the Morton Public Library. A non-resident card must be purchased from the public library closest to the patron's home address. Your non-resident card is good at most libraries in Illinois. In lieu of a tax rate assessment of your property value, out of district borrowers pay a fee of $142 for one year.