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Obtaining a library card at Tri-Township Public Library is easy! Simply fill out an application at the library. Patrons over five years old are eligible for cards. For patrons under 18, a sponsorship from a cardholder aged 18 or older at the same address is required. As a member of the Illinois Heartland Library System, Tri-Township Public Library cardholders enjoy full privileges at all system public libraries.

Residents within the Tri-Township Public Library District limits receive library card privileges through their property taxes. No additional fees are necessary for household members, whether renting or owning. Commercial property owners within the district may obtain one library card per commercial address.

When applying for a library card, bring a government-issued photo ID and proof of current address. Accepted forms of proof include a driver's license, utility bill, or lease agreement. Low income and Veteran options are available.

For those outside the district, non-resident cards are available for an annual fee. This fee grants access to all library privileges, including interlibrary loans.

Renewing your library card is simple. Within the district, call the library at 618-667-2133 to renew over the phone. For those outside the district, visit the library to renew and pay the out-of-district fee.

With your library card or photo ID, you can borrow items from the library. Accessing digital materials on Hoopla, CloudLibrary, and Libby requires your library barcode number and PIN, typically the last four digits of your phone number.  You can also borrow items through the SHARE Mobile Library which you can download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

You can request items through your account on our website, through the SHARE Mobile Library which you can download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, in person at the front desk, or by phone.

With your library card or photo ID, you can borrow items from the library. Accessing digital materials on Hoopla, CloudLibrary, and Libby requires your library barcode number and PIN, typically the last four digits of your phone number.  You can also borrow items through the SHARE Mobile Library which you can download from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Return items via the outdoor book drop or inside the library. Items can also be returned to any Illinois Heartland Library System location.

 No library card is required. Printing/copying and faxing are also available. Printing: 15 cents per page Black/White, 50 cents per page for Color; Faxing: 50 cents per page.

Call 618-667-2133 to reserve one of the following on a first-come, first-serve basis:

• Study Room 1 (upstairs)- accommodates up to 4 people
• Study Room 2 (downstairs)- accommodates up to 3 people
• Study Room 3 (downstairs)- accommodates up to 4 people
• Meeting Room (downstairs)- accommodates 18 to 20 people

*Any reservation consisting of 1 adult/1 child is restricted to upstairs Study Room 1*

Rent the downstairs Community Room or outdoor Green Space. Please call library for any questions regarding rental, 618-667-2133.

Notary services are free of charge. Please call ahead to make sure a member of staff is available. The library does try to have at least 1 notary available during open hours.

The Tri-Township Public Library District has a Multi Color 3D Printer that is available for non-commercial public use. Printing costs .15 cents per gram of filament used. This includes any additional supports needed during printing and the extra filament purged during filament color changes. These may not reflect the printed product’s final weight.  Please note that multi color prints will cost more than similar single color prints due to the purging process required between filament color changes. 3D prints must be picked up within 7 days of completion by the individual who requested the print or they will become property of the Tri-Township Public Library District. Designs for printing must be submitted as a .stl (Stereo Lithography), or .3mf (3D Manufacturing Format) file either via a USB flash drive or by email to info-dist@troylibrary.org if file size allows. The maximum print dimensions are 10 X 10 X 10 IN.

For more details, see our 3D Printing Policy

Email your suggestions to info@troylibrary.org or stop by the front desk.

Explore programs for children and adults on our website, social media, or calendar. Share your ideas through our suggestion box or by contacting us directly.

Contact the Library Director or mail a check with designation instructions. Donations can also be made in memoriam of a loved one.