Library Cards
What is a Resident Library Card?
Residents of Brownsburg - Brown or Lincoln Townships - contribute taxes to the
support of the Brownsburg Public Library. Property and/or business owners in these townships,
who reside elsewhere, are also eligible to apply for a resident library card
by presenting proof of local property and/or business ownership.
How do I get a card?
Identification with name and current address must be shown to apply for a
library card. A card can be issued to any eligible applicant. Children
of any age may be issued a library card. A parent’s or guardian’s
signature is required on applications of all children under the age of 18. Please remember to bring identification that has your name and current
address when applying for a library card.
What is a NON-RESIDENT library card?
A non-resident library card can be issued to a resident of a NON-LIBRARY
taxed district. For instance, Middle, Union, and Eel River Townships do not
pay library taxes. A resident of these townships may obtain a library card
here by paying a non-resident fee of $85 per HOUSEHOLD per year. Semi-annual ($50
for 6 months) and quarterly ($25 for 3 months) cards are also available.
What is the PLAC or Public Library Access Card?
The PLAC is a library card that allows the holder to borrow materials
from any public library in the state of Indiana. It can be issued to
any state resident who holds a valid resident or non-resident library card.
The current annual fee is $50. Any public library will issue your PLAC, which expires one year from the date of its issue and can be renewed
annually. It is an individual card. Each library will have its
own guidelines on use of a library card by a person other than the actual
cardholder. Return materials borrowed to the location from which they
came. You must also follow the rules of each library and assume
responsibility for all materials you borrow.
Can I check out books from other Hendricks County
libraries?
If you
are a resident user of any public library in Hendricks County, you may get a
free card from your home library and then borrow items from any of the following
Hendricks County Public Libraries; Avon-Washington Township, Brownsburg,
Coatesville-Clay Township, Clayton-Liberty Township, Danville-Center Township,
and Plainfield-Guilford Township.
What if I
lose my library card?
If you have lost
your library card, visit the Circulation Desk for a replacement. A $1 fee
will be assessed to replace a lost card.
Internet Access
Can youth under 18 access the Internet?
Youth under 18 may access the Internet with parental
consent. Please review our
Internet Usage Policy
for more information.
As a non-cardholder can I access the Internet?
In order to use the Internet, a non-cardholder must sign our Internet
Access Form (kept in the computer lab).
Materials
How can I renew my materials?
Library materials may be renewed at the Circulation Desk, by telephone, or
online by using your
Patron Account (found on the Library Catalog). Most materials can be renewed
unless they are on reserve for another patron.
Where should I put my materials if you are closed?
For your convenience, materials may be deposited in the outside drop box located
to the right of the main entrance. All materials deposited in the outside
drop box after hours will be processed the next business day and will be
assessed any applicable fines. If the library is closed due to inclement
weather, no fines will be assessed on books due back on that day.
Policies/Plans
Operational Policy
Manual
2007-2009 Strategic Plan
Book Discussion 
