SGCLIB Library Cards
As a Ste. Genevieve County resident, you can get your free library card with ease! You must have either a valid photo ID or a piece of certified mail with your current address to confirm your county residence. If you are not a Ste. Genevieve County resident, don’t worry! We also provide non-resident cards for ten dollars, and the card is good for a year.
Above: Our latest edition of library cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a library card?
All you have to do is come into the library with either your driver’s license or a piece of certified mail showing proof of residency in Ste. Genevieve County and fill out a form. If you don’t live in Ste. Genevieve County, no worries; you can sign up for the non-resident card.
I don’t live in Ste. Genevieve County, can I still get a card?
Absolutely! Non-resident cards are 15 dollars, and they are good for one year.
Can minors get library cards?
They can! Minors between the ages of 5-17 can get their own card with the registration of their parent or guardian living in Ste. Genevieve County at the parent’s request. The parent or guardian must have a card on file to ensure proper registration in case of a lost item, we will need a guardian account connected to the minor.
Does a library card give me access to anything digitally?
Yes! We have platforms such as Hoopla, Libby, and tutor.com, where with your library card number, you can get access to their platforms! Hoopla and Libby give you access to eBooks, audiobooks, digital comic books, and more, and tutor.com gives you access to 3,000+ expert tutors in 250+ subjects!
I lost my library card. Can I get a new one?
You absolutely can. The first replacement card is free, but after the first, all replacement cards are five dollars.
I just got a library card. Where can I go to see all the materials I just got access to?
The resources panel on the top of our website will have all you need! And feel free to ask one of our helpful librarians for any other info on what you have access to!
My question wasn’t answered here; where can I contact SGCLIB for further information?
If you have any further questions, please feel free to fill out the contact form below to shoot us an email or feel free to call us within operating hours at 1 573-883-3358!
I think my library card expired, do I need to get a new one?
Nope! You keep the same card when your library card expires once every 1/3 years (depending on whether you live in Ste. Genevieve County or not), we just need to ensure your account information is up to date.
A Note for Parent/Legal Guardian of Patrons under 18 as required by 15-CSR 30-200.015 Missouri State Regulations.
As a parent/legal guardian of your child, signing an Application for a library card from Ste. Genevieve County Library, you grant access to the full collections of the Ste. Genevieve County Library, the Missouri Evergreen Consortium, and any electronic books and resources that may be accessed using the patron’s SGCLIB Library card. (This includes but is not limited to Hoopla, Libby & Ebsco Host, among others) Library staff do not supervise minors. Library staff do not know what you consider appropriate for your child and cannot be responsible for their selections. If you do not agree to full access to the collections, your child will not be issued a card. Parents/guardians may then check out items for their children on their own cards.