Getting a library card is easy, free, and will afford you access to books, media, and so much more.
Both a physical card and e-card have the same privileges except a physical card is eligible for automatic renewal after 3 years while an e-card expires after 1 month and must be renewed in person. If you sign up for an e-card, please be sure to visit the library within the month to verify your information.
You are eligible for a library card if you are:
- A resident of the Shorewood-Troy Public Library District, or
- A student in Troy 30-C, Minooka 201, or Joliet 204 school districts who lives in Shorewood-Troy Library District
Physical Library Cards
To get a physical library card, come to the front desk upstairs to get started. Please bring along a current/valid state-issued ID. Patron must be 18 years or older.
Can I sign my child up for a library card?
Yes! Children ages 0-4 can get a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten card. This is a fun, exciting program to help children develop early literacy skills that prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.
Children ages 5-17 may already have a Library Link card issued to them as part of their school registration. If not, they can easily get an STPL card with a parent/guardian’s signature. These cards have all the same privileges as an adult card, but with the option to restrict Internet access.
Virtual Cards
Once you have your library card:
- Download the Shorewood-Troy Library App to easily save and access your card. Click on “My Account” and enter your barcode and PIN (last 4 digits). Your card will then be permanently saved in the app for convenient access.
- Use your barcode and PIN to explore our ever-growing digital collection
- You may also use it to borrow material at any of the libraries in our Pinnacle Library Cooperative
Get a Library E-Card Online
To get a library e-card online, fill out the short form below. Within just a few minutes, you will receive your new library e-card in your inbox and gain instant access to our entire collection. If you already have a Shorewood-Troy Library card, you will receive an email reminding you of your barcode and PIN.
Lost or Stolen Cards
If your card ever gets lost, damaged, or stolen, please contact the library right away at (815) 725-1715. We will issue a replacement free of charge and also block your lost/stolen card from being used.