The Library offers two different cards. A Full-access card is a traditional library card and a Digital-access card is a library card for electronic content and resources only.
Full-access library cards are provided free of charge to all residents of our district, as part of your tax-supported library services. If you are a non-resident, meaning you live in an unincorporated area, then there is an $90.00 fee per year for a library card. The non-resident fee is waived for minors.
Digital-access library cards are free of charge for anyone, regardless of city/state of residence.
To get either library card, you may apply online or inside the library. If applying online for a Full-access card, you will need to submit a picture of a photo ID and proof of current East Moline or Hampton address (if ID does not include a current address) and a library card will be mailed to the provided address. If you do not want to share this information online, you may come inside the library with photo ID and proof of current address and receive a library card immediately. If applying online for a Digital-access card, your card will be mailed to the address provided on the form.
By applying for a library card, you are agreeing to the library’s Circulation Policy.
Apply for a library card online.
If you are a resident of Davenport, Iowa, you may also apply to be an Interstate Borrower inside the library. Interstate Borrowers cannot apply online. Bring your current Davenport Public Library Card and photo ID to the library and we will register you. Your Interstate Borrower privileges will grant you access to libraries on the Illinois side of the Quad Cities.
A library card allows you to:
-Borrow books, magazines, DVDs, CDs, video games, and board games from us. (Full-access and Interstate Borrower cards)
-Borrow materials from other libraries across Illinois as well as East Moline exclusives such as WiFi Hotspot rentals and Community Passes. (Full-access card)
-Access to over fifty databases to support: Reading, Career Exploration and Skills Development, Hobbies and DIY, Academics and Business, Popular Reference Resources. (Full-access and Digital-access cards)
-Access East Moline Library services, such as Libby, Kanopy, Explore More Illinois, eRead Illinois, (Full-access and Digital-access Cards)
City of East Moline Employee Library Card
Employees of the City of East Moline may apply for a free Full-access library card regardless of city/state of residence. By applying for a library card, you are agreeing to the library’s Circulation Policy.