Registering for a Library Card Residency Requirements Reciprocal Borrowing PLAC Get a Library Card	Loan Periods & Fines     Blocked Cards  Making Payments
Interlibrary Loan	Renewing Your Materials
Requests and Holds  Requesting Materials Holds Notification	FAQs

Registering for a Library Card

Residency Requirements

Applying for a Greenwood Public Library Card is a breeze! There are just a few things we need to be sure of: you live in Johnson County, you bring photo ID and proof of your current address. Parents must accompany minors to apply for a library card and furnish all identification.

Accepted Forms of Identification* Valid Indiana Driver's License Valid Indiana State Identification Card Valid current university or college identification  Valid identification issued by another state (e.g., Driver's license) Valid U. S. Government issued identification (e.g., passport, military identification, permanent resident card issued by Department of Homeland Security or Immigration Services) * must have photo

Verification of Address If your current address is not listed on your photo identification, please bring one of the following current* documents: Computer generated bank statement, utility bill, credit card statement, doctor or hospital bill, Medicaid or Medicare benefit statement issued in the applicant's name within the last 60 days. Valid voter's registration card. Valid current government ID (passport, military ID). Property tax receipt/deed/apartment lease. Change of address confirmation from the United States Post Office showing both prior and current address.  ( A PO Box is not acceptable as a residence address). *Current implies within the last 60 days.

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Participating Evergreen Libraries

PLAC: Public Library Access Card

PLAC Questions and Answers

Q. What is a Public Library Access Card (PLAC)?

A. PLAC is Indiana’s statewide public library borrowing card. It allows individuals to borrow directly from any public library outside their home library district.

Q. Who is eligible?

A. Individuals with a valid resident library card in good standing from their home library are eligible for a PLAC. They must  be residents or real property taxpayers of their home library’s taxing district.

Q. What is the cost?

A. The statewide fee is set annually by state law and announced by the Indiana State Library. Please see the Indiana State Library  for the current fee.

Q. Where can individuals get a PLAC?

A. PLAC is available at any public library in Indiana.

Q. When does a PLAC expire?

A. A PLAC expires one year from the date of purchase.

A. No, a PLAC is issued as an individual card.

Q. Where do I return materials borrowed with a PLAC?

A. Return materials to the library they came from. Cardholders must follow the rules of each individual library and assume responsibility for all materials and related charges.

Q. Do college students living away from home need a PLAC?

A. Resident students do not need a PLAC to borrow from the public library in the community where their college or university is located.
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Get a Library Card

A Greenwood Public Library card can be obtained by anyone who resides or owns property in Johnson County.  Printable registration forms are available online.  Simply print out the form and bring this into the library for processing.  A patron registration form for minors is available here and a registration form for adults is available here.  If you prefer, the registration form may be obtained from the Patron Services desk and completed in any department of the library or taken from the building to be completed and returned to the Patron Services desk for processing.  Library staff may also distribute registration forms outside the library at meetings or programs.  This is an outreach service that is being offered to the community.  Residents age 17 and under may obtain a card with a parent or guardian's signature on the library card registration form.  The guardian or parent who signs the form is responsible for any overdue, lost, or damaged materials. We also have a Computer Use card, which is available for patrons who desire to use the computer resources only.

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Loan Periods & Fines

Materials	Loan Period (including date received)	Fine Amount Per Day, Per Item
Books, Non-fiction Magazines	21 Days	$.25
Literacy Kits *Only to GPL Home Library Patrons	21 Days	$.25
New Books	21 Days	$.25
Books on CD, Music CDs, Books on Tape	21 Days	$.25
Interlibrary Loan Materials	Set by the Loaning Library	?
Encyclopedias, Magazines (Adult and Juvenile), Business Serials	7 Days	$.25
Nonfiction Videos and DVDs, CD-ROM Software	7 Days	$.25
Entertainment Videos and DVDs, & Closed Captioned	7 Days	$.25

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Blocked Cards

You cannot check out or renew materials if you have fines or fees totaling $10 or more, your library account is in "collections" or you have an incorrect address and/or telephone number on your library record.

Library card accounts with fines and/or fees totaling $25 or more will be sent to a collection agency for further action. A fee of $10.00 will be added to your account to cover collection costs.

If you need immediate assistance or more information about your library card record, please visit or call us at 317-881-1953.

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Making Payments

There are several ways you can make a payment on your account at the Greenwood Public Library. You can come in and pay at the Patron Services desk, call us at 317-881-1953 and use your debit/credit card, or mail us a check at: Greenwood Public Library Attn: Patron Services 310 S Meridian St  Greenwood, IN 46143. Be sure to write the name of the account you're paying for and the barcode number in the memo field. If you have any questions or concerns, please call us or stop by to see us during regular operating hours.

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 Renewing Your Materials

As a reminder, a due date receipt is given at checkout you may have one renewal as long as the item is not on hold for someone else. Check My Account to see when your materials are due, check your holds, or renew your items.

You may renew your items in person at the Library, or by one of the following methods:

Online

At Greenwood Public Library from one of our computers
From home 24 hours a day by logging on to  My Account

By Phone

You may renew your items by calling 317-881-1953.  Please have your library card number ready.

An item may not renew because:

• The item is on hold for another borrower
• The item has already been renewed the maximum number of times                                                                                         

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Interlibrary Loan

An InterLibrary Loan is designed to get you the item you want, even if GPL does not have it. We will get it from another library for you!

It's easy and it's convenient. Even though the items are on loan from a different library, you pick them up at GPL and return them to GPL!

Please remember:

• Interlibrary loan requests are available to Greenwood Public Library cardholders only.

• Please limit your book requests to those that have been published for at least six months.

• We are unable to process requests for books that are already owned by Greenwood Public Library.

• Limit of 5 requests per week.

• The length of the loan period is determined by the library lending us the materials, not Greenwood Public Library.

• It may take 2-4 weeks (sometimes longer) to receive your ordered materials.

If you have any questions, please contact the InterLibrary Loan Librarian via the Adult Reference Desk at 885-5036.

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Requests and Holds

Requesting Materials

You may place holds for checked out materials by telephone at 317-881-1953, by visiting the Library, or from our online catalog. Please be aware that there are some limitations on placing holds.

Holds Notification

The Library will attempt to notify you by phone or e-mail when your requested items are ready for pickup. You may also check the status of holds and other library card information by calling 317-881-1953, or by using the  My Account feature online.

Call or visit Greenwood Public Library  to sign up for e-mail notification of holds.

Items will be kept on the hold shelf for 7 days from the date they are received.

You must use the same library card to request and check out your requested item.

You may suspend your holds for a specific period of time while you are on vacation.                                        

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FAQs

How do I get a library card?
Print a registration form out online(Adult or Minor) or come in and visit us. Please bring your Indiana Driver's License or Indiana State Identification Card and proof of address.

How long does it take to sign up for a library card?
It only takes a few minutes to sign up in person at the library.

How much does a library card cost?
Greenwood Public Library cards are available to Johnson County residents.

I don’t live in Johnson County. Can I still get a Greenwood Public Library card?
As long as you are a resident of Indiana, you are eligible for a PLAC.

Do I have to have an Indiana ID to sign up for a library card?
Yes, you must have either an Indiana Driver's license or an Indiana State Identification Card.

How can I update my address/phone/e-mail information?
Please bring official verification of your current address. 

What do I do if I lose my library card?
Be sure to notify us immediately if your card is lost or stolen. If you do not report your card lost or stolen and someone else uses it, you will be responsible for whatever is checked out. Replacement cards are available for $2.00. To get a new card, just come in and bring your Indiana Driver's License or your Indiana State Identification Card.

I don’t have my library card, can you look me up by my name to check out?
You must have your library card in order to check out. We will hold your materials until the closing of the business day you are in.

How many items can I check out?
You may have up to 100 items checked out on your card at a time. 

How long can I keep the items I check out?
See Loan Periods & Fines

I owe fines but can’t pay today. Can I still check out or use the computers?
As long as your fines are less than $10, you may still check out, renew your items, or use the computers.

Can I renew online or by phone?
You may renew online using My Account or by phone by calling 317-881-1953 during regular business hours

Can I send someone else to pick up my holds for me?
As long as the person has your library card, they may pick up holds for you. Without your card, we will not give your holds to another customer.

Can you notify me of my holds and overdue items by e-mail?
We have e-mail notification of holds and overdues. 

What if I go on vacation? Will I miss my holds?
You can suspend one, many or all of your holds while you are away. 

I lost an item. What do I do?
You are responsible for every item you check out. If you have lost an item, you will be charged the replacement cost and a $10.00 processing fee.

I checked out an item and it got damaged. Do I have to pay for it?
If an item can no longer be circulated due to damage, you will be charged the replacement cost and a $10.00 processing fees. You will not be held responsible for normal wear and tear.

I returned an item and it is still showing on my library card account. What do I do?
Please call or visit us and ask that a “Claims Returned” status be placed on the item. We will first do a shelf check to see if it is in our building. You may only have up to 3 Claims Returned items on your record at any given time.

Does it cost anything to rent DVDs, videos and CDs?
Entertainment movies are $1 to check out, everything else is free. Please see Loan Periods & Fines in regards to overdue charges. 

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