How to Get a Library Card
The Patchogue-Medford Library issues library cards without charge to residents of its chartered service area – the Patchogue-Medford School District.
Proof of residence and identity is required at the time of initial application and renewal. Acceptable forms of proof must include the applicant’s name and current address. For the purposes of this section, a post office box is not sufficient proof of residency.
Or Two current items from the following that show address
1. Automobile registration (current)
2. Voter Registration post card
3. Auto Insurance
4. Utility bill
5. Credit card statement
6. Cancelled check
7. Bank Statement
8. Lease
9. Tax bill
If you do not have these forms of ID please check at the Main Desk to see what else you can use. If necessary a postcard can be sent to your address for verification.
Students in Grade 9 through 12 who reside in the Library District may use a Student I.D. issued by a school within the boundaries of the Library District. Parental permission is required to borrow audio-visual items and for Internet access.
A parent or legal guardian must be present with their minor child through grade eight (8) at the time of initial application and renewal. For the purposes of this section, a minor’s residency shall be presumed to be that of his or her parents or legal guardian. Parental permission is required to borrow audio-visual items and for Internet access.
The Patchogue –Medford Library will issue a full-access library card without charge to those nonresidents of the Library District who:
a. Are owners of a business located in the Library District. Proof of ownership is required at the time of initial application and renewal.
b. Are employees of a business located in the Library District. Proof of employment is required at the time of initial application and renewal.
c. Own assessable property in the Library District. Proof of property ownership is required at the time of initial application and renewal.
Cards issued as above are valid for two years.
The Library acknowledges the right to Library service by those that are homeless; conversely, the Library has a legitimate need for an address where notices can be sent. In such cases the Library will accept alternative identification/proof of residence, including but not limited to:
a. The address of a shelter, church or other social service entity where they can receive mail
b. A PO Box with the rental agreement
c. An email address
If an individual can furnish none of the above, they may complete an affidavit that they reside within the Library District to receive a card. Proof of identity is still required. Cards will be issued for one year. All other borrowing rules and regulations shall apply.
Patchogue-Medford Library will issue cards to students who attend colleges in the Library District who reside outside of Suffolk County. Cards will be issued for one year and will be for Local Use Only. All other borrowing rules and regulations shall apply. Students who reside inside the county should apply for cards at their local library.
In its role as the Central Library for the Suffolk Cooperative Library System, the Patchogue-Medford Library will issue cards to those residents of the System Service Area (Suffolk County) that do not have a Library or a contract for Library Service. Cards will be issued for one year and will be for Local Use Only. All other borrowing rules and regulations shall apply.
