LIBRARY CARDS

All residents of Decatur County, 5 years of age and older, are entitled to a free Library card. Non-residents who attend school or own property in Decatur County are currently entitled to a free Library card.

Non-residents who do not qualify for a free card may purchase a GPL card at the cost of $35 (as of 2005). This card is good for one year and price is subject to change without notice. Inquire at main circulation desk.

The replacement charge for lost cards is $2.00.

Proper Identification must be presented to apply for a Library card. Proper Identification is one of the following:

• a valid Indiana Driver's License which displays a current address;
• valid Indiana State ID which displays a current address; or
• a current government issued photo ID.

If the presented Proper Identification does not display a current address, one of the following must also be presented (it must include a current address):

• valid voter registration card,
• valid current government issued ID (e.g., military ID, passport),
• bank statement issued within the last 60 days,
• utility bill issued within the last 60 days, or
• property tax receipt.

Children under the age of 18 must have a parent's signature on their Library card application.

Public Library Access Card
(PLAC)

About PLAC

The PLAC is a Library card that allows the holder to borrow materials from any public Library in the state of Indiana.

• Anyone with a valid Library card in good standing from any Indiana Public Library is eligible for a PLAC.
• Contact Library for current annual fee.
• PLAC is an individual card not a family card.
• PLAC holders must follow the rules of each Library they use and assume responsibility for all materials borrowed. This includes paying for lost or damaged materials and overdue fines.

PLAC & GPL

Decatur County residents may purchase a PLAC from GPL, with these guidelines:

• Must have a valid Library card through GPL or have the necessary ID to apply for one.
• Library Card must be in good standing with no long overdue items or fines.
• Residents in a district not served by a Library may purchase a card at GPL. In addition to the PLAC fee, they must first purchase a public Library card at the Library of their choice.

Borrowing of GPL Materials

• PLAC holders are expected to follow the policies of Greensburg Public Library, including the fines and fees schedule available here.
• PLAC holders may borrow anything our other patrons may borrow, except equipment.