A library card offers you access to almost everything, from movies to entertain the kids or resources for finding your next career. You can find something for every age group at CRDL.
Once you get this card, you can…
- Browse and Borrow thousands of books, DVDs, CDs and more inside any of our five of our library branches.
- Research and learn using our databases, online resources, research tools, and more—including free access to local and national newspapers and Consumer Reports.
- Stream and Download popular eBooks, eAudiobooks, digital magazines, and award-winning films and television shows.
What are you waiting for? Get the card that opens the world for you!
Adult Library Cards
- Borrowers must apply for library cards in person.
- Must provide proof of current name, address, and a photo ID.
- A valid Chippewa River District Library card is required to check out materials and access most library services.
- Library cards are renewed every year on your birthdate.
- There is a $2 fee to replace a lost card. Promptly report a lost or stolen card. Picture identification is required to replace a lost or stolen library card.
- The cardholder is responsible for all materials borrowed on their card.
- Borrowing privileges are suspended if more than six items are overdue or if fines exceed $5.00.
Children’s Library Cards
- Those under age twelve must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Cards for children will not be issued to parents/guardians if the child is not present.
- Parent/guardian account is not required for child applying for a library card.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for items checked out on their children’s cards.
- Borrowing privileges are suspended if more than six items are overdue or if fines exceed $5.00.
Access the Children's Library Card Application.
Educator Library Card
A separate library card may be issued to teachers upon proper proof of employment at a recognized facility within the library district. Teachers may borrow up to 30 books for up to 6 weeks for use in the classroom.
Please apply in person at the nearest library branch.
Checkout Limits
21 Day Checkout
No Checkout Limit
Fine: $.05 per day, per item
High Demand: All new adult fiction and new adult non-fiction.
No Renewals
14 Day Checkout
4 Title Checkout Limit
Fine: $.05 per day, per item
Current issues may not be checked out.
7 Day Checkout
10 Title Checkout Limit
Fine: $.05 per day, per item
7 Day Checkout
8 Title Checkout Limit
Fine: $.25 per day, per item
14 Day Checkout
5 Title Checkout Limit
Fine: $.25 per day, per item
Cassettes/CDs, including language sets and children's read-a-longs.
21 Day Checkout
10 Title Checkout Limit
Fine: $.05 per day, per item
21 Day Checkout
1 Checkout Limit
Fine: $.25 per day, per item
21 Day Checkout
1 Checkout Limit
Fine: $.25 per day, per item
14 Day Checkout
1 Checkout Limit
Fine: $.25 per day, per item