Apply for a Library Card
Beardstown Library Cards are free to all Illinois residents. Please bring the following to the library to get your free card:

• To obtain a library card, come to the library and fill out an application for a card. In a few days you will receive a post card in the mail at your residence. Bring your post card in and we will issue your library card.

You must be age 16 or older to get a library card. For patrons under 16, a parent or guardian must sign the application for the child.

Guidelines for Borrowing Materials

• There is a limit of 5 items per patron 
• Books, audio books, music CDs, and movies can be checked out for 14 days

Fees & Renewing Materials
Overdue materials are charged $0.25 per day, per item.  The library will send three overdue notices, and the request will then go to a collection agency.

Materials can be renewed by going to the Online Catalog and using the renew function under My Account. You can also email (), call (217) 323-4204 or Facebook message.