EUREKA PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Eureka, Illinois)
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GET A LIBRARY CARD

The Eureka Public Library District includes all property within Olio and Cruger townships. If you are unsure whether you live or own property within one of those townships, you can check your property tax bill, your voter registration card, or a township map.

​You can also check the Illinois Library Service Areas Map 
to determine if you live in a library district. ​
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​Adult Card (In-District)
​Juvenile Card (In-District)
  • Available to residents of Cruger or Olio Townships
  • Free
  • ​Ages 14+
  • Card issued for 3 years
  • All borrowing privileges (unless restricted by age)
  • Available to resients of Cruger or Olio Townships
  • Free
  • ​Ages 3 - 13​
  • Card issued for 3 years
  • All borrowing privileges (unless restricted by age)
Documents Needed
Must bring two (2) forms:
  • Photo identification card (ex. Driver's License, State ID, Student ID, etc.)
  • Proof of current address (piece of mail, etc.)
  • For commercial or agricultural property: copy of lease or property tax bill​ ​
Documents Needed
Must bring two (2) forms:
  • Photo identificaiton card (ex. Driver's License or State ID) provided by parent/guardian
  • Proof of current address (piece of mail, etc.) provided by parent/guardian
  • For commercial or agricultural property: copy of lease or property tax bill
CUSD 140 Students & Staff
Eureka College Students & Staff
  • Available to those that attend or work for CUSD 140 schools, but do not live in a library district
  • Free
  • Card issued until end of August​; renewed each school year
  • Only books for the cardholder may be checked out (cards cannot be used to check out movies)
  • Teachers may check out other materials as needed for their curriculum
  • Available to college students/staff whose home library is not located in our library consortium (RSA)
  • Free
  • Card issued until end of school year
  • Card is kept at EPLD adult circulation desk
  • All borrowing privileges; interlibrary loan outside of RSA must be done through Melick Library
Documents Needed
  • Pre-K — 4 grade students: parent(s)/guardian(s) must bring Driver’s License or State ID and proof of current address (piece of mail, etc.) to verify school district residence
  • ​​Staff and 5—12 grade students: bring your student ID or staff ID card; students under age 14 must have parent/guardian present
Documents Needed
  • Student ID or Staff ID card
Non-Resident
Other Options
  • Live in CUSD 140, but not in a library district
  • $263 yearly fee (equivalent of average annual in-district property tax)​
  • Card issued for 1 year
  • Separate cards for each household member​​
  • All borrowing privileges (unless restricted by age)
Please check with library staff if you believe you qualify for a different library card option (ex. Cards for Kids, Cards for Veterans). Note: depending on the card type, additional forms of identification may be needed and/or borrowing privileges may be restricted.
Documents Needed
Must bring two (2) forms:
  • Photo identification card (ex. Driver's License, State ID, Student ID, etc.)
  • Piece of mail/document with current address
Documents Needed
Must bring two (2) forms:
  • Photo identification card (ex. Driver's License, State ID, Student ID, etc.)
  • Piece of mail/document with current address
Your library card can be used to check out items at most central Illinois libraries! You can also return Eureka’s books at other libraries.

address

202 S. Main St.
​Eureka, IL 61530

phone

309.467.2922

fax

309.467.3527

hours

Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday:
​9:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday & Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Saturday:
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • Library Board
    • Library Policies
    • Staff & Employment
    • Friends of the Library
    • Donations
    • Library Newsletter
    • Fine Free
  • At The Library
    • Program Calendar
    • Illinois Libraries Present
    • Kids
    • Teens
    • Adults
    • Get a Library Card
    • Loan Periods and Fines
    • Library of Things
    • Hotspots
    • Seed Library
  • Find Books & More
    • Search Catalog
    • Access Your Account
    • Wowbrary: Latest Additions
    • Interlibrary Loans
    • Digital Resources
    • Staff Book Reviews
    • Pages of Eureka
  • Services
    • Outreach
    • Porch Pickup
    • Free Services
    • Copy, Print, & Fax
    • Educational Materials Request
    • Talking Books
    • Explore More Illinois
    • Online Classes
    • Mango Languages
    • Niche Academy
  • Research
    • Genealogy & Local History
    • Eureka Pumpkin Festival
    • City & County Resources
    • State & Federal Resources
    • Tax Form Information
    • Voter Information