HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD
"A library card is the start of a lifelong adventure." Lillian Jackson Braun
We couldn't agree more and nothing would make us happier than helping you embark on that adventure! We have a number of options for anyone who would like to borrow from the thousands of books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, and kits we have available here at NMPL. (Of course, simply enjoying things at the library is an option even without a card, but it is so much fun to take things home!)
We have a number of free library card options but even the non-resident card option is a steal at $110 a year! For the equivalent of 8 pictures books OR 7 newly released DVDs OR 6 best selling hardcovers OR 4 seasons of your favorite TV show OR 3 newspaper subscription you have access to thousands of titles in a variety of genres every day.
"Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card." Marc Brown
So stop in today and let us get you set up with your very own card!
We couldn't agree more and nothing would make us happier than helping you embark on that adventure! We have a number of options for anyone who would like to borrow from the thousands of books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, and kits we have available here at NMPL. (Of course, simply enjoying things at the library is an option even without a card, but it is so much fun to take things home!)
We have a number of free library card options but even the non-resident card option is a steal at $110 a year! For the equivalent of 8 pictures books OR 7 newly released DVDs OR 6 best selling hardcovers OR 4 seasons of your favorite TV show OR 3 newspaper subscription you have access to thousands of titles in a variety of genres every day.
"Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card." Marc Brown
So stop in today and let us get you set up with your very own card!
DO YOU LIVE WITHIN IN THE NORTH MANCHESTER TOWN LIMITS?If you live or own property within the town limits of North Manchester, you are eligible for a library card at no additional cost.
The library is supported financially by property taxes from our library district, which is the city limits of North Manchester. Individuals who live OR own property within the city limits of North Manchester pay for library service through their taxes each year. You must come to the library in person to register for a card. To provide proof of address, please bring with you one of the following items:
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DO YOU LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE NORTH MANCHESTER TOWN LIMITS?If you live outside of the town limits, but wish to borrow materials from the library, you may do so after paying the subscription fee for library service. The fee is recommended by the state library and reviewed annually by the library board.
Current Fees for Non-resident Cards (beginning April 1st, 2025): One Year Library Card — $110.00 Six Month Library Card - $55.00 Three Month Library Card - $27.50 If you live outside of the town limits, but own property in North Manchester, you are eligible to receive a free card. You must come to the library in person to register for a card. To provide proof of address, please bring with you one of the following items:
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DO YOU LIVE IN RURAL CHESTER TOWNSHIPBecause Chester Township levies a property tax to its residents for library services, households living in rural Chester Township may pick up an application from the library, then apply to the Chester Township Trustee for a free library card.
Chester Township Trustee 11942 N 300 E North Manchester, IN 46962 260.982.2287 If you are not sure if you live in rural Chester Township, you should call the Trustee so that your address can be verified. After we receive the application and fee from the Trustee, your library card will be issued or renewed. If you are renewing an expired card, you may pick up an application at the library, fill it out, and mail it to the Trustee. |
CAN YOU GET A PLAC CARD?The Public Library Access Card (PLAC) is Indiana’s statewide public library borrowing card. PLAC may be purchased at any Indiana library, and it allows individuals to borrow directly from any public library outside their home library district.
Individuals with a valid resident or non-resident library cards in good standing from their home library are eligible for a PLAC. The statewide fee is set annually by state law and announced by the Indiana State Library. The current PLAC Card fee is $70. A PLAC expires one year from the date of purchase. More information about PLAC is available on the Indiana State Library’s website. To sign up for a PLAC Card, you will need:
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CAN YOU BECOME A RECIPROCAL PATRON THROUGH OUR LOCAL BORROWING COVENANT?If you are a resident or non-resident patron of the Roann Public Library, South Whitley Community Public Library, North Webster Public Library, or the Wabash Public Library and are in good standing, you may obtain a Reciprocal Card, which will allow you to borrow from NMPL at no cost.
You must come to the library in person to register for a card. Please bring with you the following items:
ARE YOU A STUDENT AT MANCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS?If you are a student enrolled in the Manchester Community School system, and you do not live within the town limits, you are eligible for a library card at no cost.
Please remember:
When you register for the card, please bring proof of enrollment, such as:
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CAN YOU BECOME A RECIPROCAL PATRON THROUGH OUR STATEWIDE BORROWING COVENANT?NMPL is a State Reciprocal Borrowing Library, which gives any patron with a current resident library card the ability to borrow from any other State Reciprocal Borrowing Library for free! To view a list of the State Reciprocal Borrowing Libraries, please click HERE.
You must come to the library in person to register for a reciprocal card. Please bring with you the following items:
ARE YOU A STUDENT AT MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY?If you attend Manchester University, you are eligible for a library card at no cost. To sign up for a library card, please fill out this online form.
You will need:
Upon completion of the form, your NMPL library card will be mailed to your MU Box address. |