At Rawlins Municipal Library everyone is eligible to receive a library card, however, Rawlins Library provides free library cards for residents of City of Pierre, City of Fort Pierre, Hughes County, and Stanley County.
Patrons residing out of these areas pay a $15/yr fee for a card.
CARD HOLDER BENEFITS
Access to over 85,000 books
New release books each week
Free ebooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines through Libby app
Access to over 70 reference and informational databases
Access to online arts and crafts classes through Creativebug
Technical assistance provided by a Book a Librarian one-on-one session
NON-CARD HOLDER BENEFITS
Public computer access with internet and Microsoft Office (requires photo ID)
WiFi and mobile printing
Printing, scanning, copying, and faxing
Adult and children’s programming
South Dakota newspapers and a variety of magazines for reading in the library
Access to the Capital Journal e-edition, ABC Mouse, World Book, and more using our WiFi or Public Computers
Technical assistance from library staff
Application
To obtain a card, come to the library, provide two documents (one from each column below), and complete a short application process.
1. PHOTO ID can be any of the following:
State issued Driver's License
State issued Identification Card
US Passport
Military ID
Tribal ID
2. RESIDENCY VERIFICATION can be any of the following
Piece of cancelled mail
Bank/Mortgage Statement
Home/Renters Insurance Policy
Rent/Phone/Utility Bill
Pay stub or Tax document
Vehicle Registration
Juvenile accounts (under the age of 18) can get a library card if they are linked to a parent/guardian. The parent/legal guardian must authorize the application for their minor child. The parent/legal guardian will be responsible for all items borrowed from or used in Rawlins Municipal Library by their minor child.
You will be expected to review the following policies in the application process.