Library Cards

Online Library Card Application for NEW Users
To register a brand new user for a library card, please fill out the online form available here. It may take 3-5 business days for staff to process your new card and email you or call you with your login information. 

If you already have an existing library card in the South Central Library System, please do not fill out this form. You can contact Circulation Supervisor Amelia with any questions about your account. 

You will be asked to upload an image of a photo ID of yourself, as well as proof of address (ex. bank statement, utility bill, etc.) if your current address is not on your photo ID. 

Obtaining a Library Card

You may obtain a card at the Monona Public Library. When applying for a library card, Monona Public Library asks for two things:
  • Photo I.D.
  • Proof of current residence
A driver's license with your current address is the easiest way to apply. If you do not have that, we will accept a photo ID plus one of the following:
  • A checkbook with your name and current address printed on it
  • A current lease with your name and address on it
  • A piece of current mail ONLY if the envelope has your name, current address AND a postmark dated within the last 30 days.
If your identification has a P.O. Box or business address listed, you still must show proof of your current home address (residence).

The first card issued by Monona Public Library is free of charge. Replacement cards are issued for a $1 fee.

For other questions about getting a library card please ask us or call 608-222-6127.

Children Library Cards

Cards may be issued to children at any age. Applicants under 14 years of age are required to obtain their parent's or guardian's signature on the card application and have parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians applying for cards for their children must have each child present to be issued cards. Children residing in two households will be issued a card only by the community or agency of primary residence, as stated by the parent or guardian.

South Central Library System Members

If you are a resident of a county in the South Central Library System (including Adams, Columbia, Dane, Green, Portage, Sauk, and Wood counties) and do not have a library card from your local library, you can apply for a card at the Monona Public Library. Follow the instructions for card applications above.

If you are a resident of a South Central Library System (SCLS) county and have a card from your local library, you can use that card at the Monona Public Library. No separate card is needed.

Non-Residents or Members

If you are not a resident of a SCLS county but are a resident of the state of Wisconsin you may be able to borrow materials from the Monona Public Library. To acquire a computer number to borrow materials you must present:
  • A valid library card from your local library.
  • Identification with your current address on it.
Upon presentation of the above, the Monona Public Library will enter you into our computer system and attach a barcode number to your card. You will then be able to borrow materials from us.

Exception: If you live in Milwaukee County you will not be able to borrow materials from us. Milwaukee County has not signed an agreement with South Central Library System for exchange of library services.