Anyone living within the La Grange School District 105 boundaries is now eligible for a free La Grange Public Library card under the Cards for Kids Act.

Additionally, children living in La Grange Highlands School District 106 or Indian Head Park who also qualify for the free/reduced lunch program qualify for the program.

While children 0-18 in the La Grange District 105 do qualify for a free card (Countryside residents). Children in La Grange Highlands and Indian Head Park need to be on the free/reduced lunch program to qualify.

Children are now able to get a free library card, which is good for one year and can be renewed annually. This includes students who are homeschooled or attend private school.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month, so anyone who signs up this month will also get a prize of their choice.

La Grange Highlands, Indian Head Park and District 105 residents age 13-18 and up can sign up for a new card in-person without a parent/guardian, or with the online form on the Get a Card page of the library’s website.

A valid photo ID is needed for in-person sign-up. This includes student IDs and proof of address if address does not match what is on the ID

Residents under the age of 13 must visit the library accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to register for a new library card.

In addition to books, the La Grange Public Library has an expansive digital collection, including streaming movies, music, audiobooks, eBooks, newspapers, magazines and online learning options.

The library also has circulating equipment that is available to card holders and includes iPads, hot spots, Rokus, Tonieboxes, a sewing machine and much more.

The library also offers the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, circulating literacy kits, board games and more. Card holders ages 16 and up can reserve study rooms and meeting rooms.