Columbia Public Library residents that reside in the city limits of Columbia, will be permitted to apply for a temporary card online.  Resident must be 16 years of age? 

• Card will be valid for thirty days after day of activation for residents.
• Card will allow use of e-resources only until residency has been verified.
• Card applicant must provide the Columbia Public Library within thirty days the following information.
  • Governmental photo ID and one additional item that shows your current address. If Photo ID does not have current address, two additional items with current address will be requested.
• If after thirty days the account has not been verified, the account will be suspended.

Address verification include, but are not limited to:

• Personal check
• Current phone, gas, electric or cable bill
• Mail postmarked within 30 days
• Bank statement
• Voter registration card
• Vehicle registration
• Lease Agreement
• FOID card

Digital versions of the above will also be accepted.

Information can be provided via fax, curbside, mail or in person.