Get a Library Card

Signing up for a library card is one of the easiest things you’ll ever do! Simply visit your local Livingston Parish Library branch to fill out a library card application, and you'll walk away with a library card for five (5) years.

What do I have to bring with me when I sign up for a library card?

Make sure to bring a current, valid ID (such as your Louisiana driver’s license) that includes the following information:

• Name
• Photo
• Livingston Parish address

A valid Louisiana driver's license with your current mailing address is always the best option – it covers everything we need to get you started!

What if my photo ID does not list my current address?

If your photo ID does not have your current address listed, any of the following supporting identification types are acceptable:

• Checkbook with a current mailing address
• Mail with date cancellation showing mailing address
• Receipt for payment of rent or utility charges within the parish
• Lease agreement showing current address within the parish

What if I own property in Livingston Parish but live somewhere else?

If you reside outside of Livingston Parish but own property inside the parish, you must present a copy of your most recent tax bill along with a valid driver’s license in order to sign up for a library card.

Do I have to sign up for a library card in person?

Yes, in order to sign up for a library card that is good for five (5) years, you must sign up in person at any of the five Livingston Parish Library branches.

The Livingston Parish Library offers several types of library cards for adults, children, educators, senior citizens, and more. Find the card that best fits your needs by exploring the options below.

Adult

Available to Livingston Parish residents and property owners ages 18 and older.

Teen

Available to minors living in Livingston Parish who are between the ages of 13-17.

Restricted Teen

Available to minors living in Livingston Parish who are between the ages of 13-17 and whose parents/legal guardians wish to restrict their child to limited physical collections and/or online resources.

Juvenile

Available to minors living in Livingston Parish who are 12 years old and younger.

Restricted Juvenile

Available to minors living in Livingston Parish who are 12 years old and younger and whose parents/legal guardians wish to restrict their child to limited physical collections and/or online resources.

Educator

Available to teachers, school librarians, and other individuals working within the education field in Livingston Parish.

Requirements for an Educator library card are as follows: 

• Individuals must present proof of employment (i.e. check stub or I.D.) at a school within Livingston Parish
• Parents who homeschool children must present their approved Home Study application, approved by the State of Louisiana

Senior Citizen

Available to adults ages 60 or older who meet the criteria for an adult library card

Facility Use Card (FAC)

Available to local organizations that the Livingston Parish Library works with on a formal basis.

Requirements include:

• The facility must have a Livingston Parish address.
• The facility's manager (or individual fiscally responsible for the facility) must agree to and sign the Facility Use Agreement.
• The signed agreement will be in effect for one year from the date it was signed. Agreements must be re-signed each year to maintain their validity.

Reciprocal Borrower

Available to residents of neighboring parishes: East Baton Rouge, Ascension, St. James, St. John the Baptist, Tangipahoa, and St. Helena.

To obtain this card type, individuals must provide a "Patron in Good Standing" form completed and signed by the Louisiana parish library system that serves the individual's home mailing address.

Louisiana Resident

Available to individuals who have a current Louisiana address, but do not live or own property in Livingston Parish and do not reside in a neighboring parish.

(Note: This card is good for two years and costs $40.)

Out-of-State

Available to individuals who do not live within Louisiana, but temporarily reside within Livingston Parish for a portion of the calendar year.

(Note: This card is good for one year and costs $40.)

Your child's journey into a world of stories and discovery starts with one easy step – signing them up for a library card!

Getting your child a library card is a quick, easy process that’ll equip them with the tools and resources to learn, grow, and succeed.

Who can sign a child up for a library card?

Only the child's parents or legal guardians can sign their child up for a library card. 

Other family members or acquaintances CANNOT sign a child up for a library card, including: grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings, older family members, family friends, babysitters, etc. 

Do I need a library card in order to sign my child up for one?

All youth accounts must have a parental association.

In other words: Yes, in order to sign your child up for a library card, the parent or legal guardian must also have an active library card.

What do I have to bring with me when I sign my child up for a library card?

Bring the same thing you brought when signed up for your library card: a current, valid ID that includes your name, an identification photo, and a Livingston Parish address. 

Remember: A valid Louisiana driver's license with your current mailing address is always the best option.

If your photo ID does not have your current address listed, any of the following supporting identification types are acceptable:

• Checkbook with a current mailing address
• Mail with date cancellation showing mailing address
• Receipt for payment of rent or utility charges within the parish
• Lease agreement showing current address in parish

What will I have to fill out when I sign my child up for a library card?

A parent or legal guardian must fill out a Materials Restriction Form (MRF) before their child's card can be activated. Without filling out an MRF card, your child's library card WILL NOT be activated, meaning it CANNOT be used.

Learn more about the Materials Restriction Form in the next tab.

Am I responsible for any damaged or lost materials on my child’s account?

Any damaged or lost materials become the fiscal responsibility of the minor’s signee. In other words: Yes, a child’s parents or legal guardians are responsible for the costs to replace that child’s damaged or lost library materials.

The Livingston Parish Library believes parents and legal guardians are best positioned to guide their children’s reading choices. To help, we require a Materials Restriction Form for ALL Juvenile and Teen cardholders to set appropriate access levels.

This applies to any cardholder under 18 years old. A child's library card will not be activated – meaning it cannot be used – until a parent or legal guardian has filled out an MRF card.

What does each Materials Restriction Form contain?

Each MRF card will ask parents/legal guardians to select the desired access for each of the following two areas:

1. Print Materials
   • No Restriction – No restrictions on child’s access to print materials.
   • Teen Restriction – Prohibits check-out of items from the adult collections. Cardholders with this restriction can only check out items from the teen, juvenile, and preschool collections.
   • Juvenile Restriction – Prohibits check-out of items from the teen and adult collection. Cardholders with this restriction can only check out items from the juvenile and preschool collections.
2. Digital Materials and Resources
   • No Restriction – No restrictions on card’s access to digital materials and resources.
   • Restricted Card – Prohibits access to all library databases and digital media.

Can I ever change my child’s access level after it is set?

Yes, parents or legal guardians may change their child’s access level at any time. To do so, you must fill out a new Materials Restriction Form, indicating the desired access level.

We’re thrilled you want to renew your library card! And don’t worry – renewing your library card is just as easy as signing up for one!

What do I have to bring with me to renew my library card?

To renew your card, visit any Livingston Parish Library branch, and staff will be happy to update your information and renew your card for another five (5) years! To do so, you will have to present a current, valid ID (such as your Louisiana driver’s license) that includes the following information:

• Name
• Photo
• Livingston Parish address

If your photo ID does not have your current address listed, any of the following supporting identification types are acceptable:

• Checkbook with a current mailing address
• Mail with date cancellation showing mailing address
• Receipt for payment of rent or utility charges within the parish
• Lease agreement showing current address in parish

If you reside outside of Livingston Parish but own property in the parish, you must present a copy of your most recent tax bill along with a valid driver’s license in order to renew your library card.

Do I have to renew my card in person?

In order to renew your library card for the full five-year term, you must renew your card in person at any of the five Livingston Parish Library branches.

What if I can't visit a branch but I still need to renew my library card?

If you’re unable to visit your local branch but still need your library card renewed, we can temporarily renew your library card for six (6) months, if your account is in good standing!

You can temporarily renew your card one of two ways:

• Fill out the online Renew My Card form
• Call any branch

After temporarily renewing your card, be sure to bring your valid ID on your next visit to obtain your 5-year renewal. 

Be sure to remember: Temporary renewals can only be done once per account for one six-month term. After
that, patrons must renew their cards in person. 

(Note: Online renewal requests may take up to three (3) business days to process.)

Renew Your Card

We get it – stuff happens! But there’s no need to worry, because we can easily replace your lost library card with a new one. Visit your local branch and we’ll get you a replacement card.

Keep in mind: We charge a fee of $1.00 for a replacement card, but that fee can be waived under the following conditions:

• The damage occurred as part of an act of nature (such as a house fire, tornado, flood, hurricane).
• The card is stolen as part of a reported theft.
• The damage was caused by long-term use.

All Livingston Parish Library patrons can check their account anytime, anywhere! To do so, follow these three easy steps.

Step One

Visit the library’s online catalog and select “Log In” in the top right corner. A login menu will then appear.

Step Two

To log into your account, you need to enter your library card number in the “Barcode” field and your PIN number in the “Password” field.

Step Three

Click “Log In” to access your account information.

Check My Account