LIBRARY CARDS

All residents of Decatur County, 6 years of age and older, are entitled to a free Library card. Non-residents who attend school, own property or work 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 $1.00.

PLAC and Teacher cards are also available.

We do require some identification with your current address in order to receive your card.

Examples of acceptable identification include:

1. Driver's license or State ID card
2. Receipt with your name and address (i.e. utility bill or rent receipt)
3. Envelope addressed to you at your current residence with a cancelled postmark.
4. Paycheck stub
5. W-2

Children under the age of 14 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.
• The fee for a PLAC is currently $31/year.
• 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.

Teacher Cards

Teachers and Homeschool educators who live and/or teach in Decatur County are eligible to obtain a Teacher Card.

The Teacher Card allows educators to check out a total of 12 school related books and/or magazines for a period of 6 weeks (42 days).

Personal and Audio/Visual items are not eligible for check out on a Teacher Card.

All Teacher Cards expire July 31 of the current school year.