If you live in our service area, you may get a library card free of charge, as part of your tax-supported library service.Your library card allows you to:

• Borrow books and other circulating library material from us and from most other public libraries in Illinois.
• Use special online collections to find magazine articles and information you can’t get just by searching the web.
• Use our public computers.

Adults wishing to register for a borrower’s card, to renew an expired borrower’s card, or to replace a lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed borrower’s card at the Marengo-Union Library District must bring with them two forms of identification, at least one of which bears their name and address. These forms of identification include, but are not limited to driver’s license, utility bills, mail, or voter’s registration card.

Children under the age of 18 must have a parent’s signature on any initial application for a library card. The application must be completed with both the child and adult present in the library. Children under the age of 16 may use the proof of residency provided by their parent. Children 16 and over may choose to provide their own proof of residency, or use that of their parent. In addition, a child must be at least 4 years of age to receive their own individual library card. Children under 4 years of age must use a parent’s or guardian’s library card.

For those outside of our service area, there is a $120 yearly fee which covers all members in your household.

Your account is still in the same place it’s always been! But if you’re not familiar, here is one way to access it:

• Go to
• Click Log In at the top-right of your screen.
• Enter login credentials – your user name (your library card number) and your password (your last name).

Or:

• Go to Catalog >  Account
• Enter login credentials – your user name (your library card number) and your password (your last name).

It’s that simple!

You may renew any library item in person, by phone, or online as long as there are no holds on the item and your account is in good standing (no overdue or fines). To renew online:

• Go to your account.
• Enter login credentials – your user name (your library card number) and your password (your last name).
• Click on the My Info tab at the top of the screen.
• Click on Renew next to any items you have checked out which you wish to renew.

InterLibrary loan renewals must be requested through our Circulation Manager.

You may request an item be held for you any time in person, by phone, or online. To request an item online:

• Go to your account.
• Enter login credentials – your user name (your library card number) and your password (your last name).
• Find the item(s) you wish to request a hold on.
• Click on Hold It at the top-right.

Receive email notices about your account by sharing your email address with us. Just leave your email address with a staff member.