LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon.–Thurs: 9 am–9 pm
Fri.–Sat.: 9 am–5 pm
Sunday: 12 – 5 pm
Residents of Batavia Public Library District are entitled to a library card.
Applicants under 18 (children and teens) must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign the application and provide proof of residency.
To apply for a Batavia Public Library card, you will need to provide a photo ID and one piece of identification that verifies your residency. The following documents containing your name and address will be accepted as proof of residency:
Individuals who own property but do not reside within the Batavia Public Library District may apply for a Non-Resident Tax Payer Card with a photo ID and current property tax bill. One card per parcel of land is issued for one year. Applications are available at the Check Out Desk.
Individuals residing outside the Batavia Public Library District and not within the boundaries of any public library district may obtain a Non-Resident Fee Card for a determined fee. These cards are issued for one year. For more information, or to fill out an application, visit the Check Out Desk.
Batavia Public Library cards are automatically renewed every three years for cardholders living within the Library District.
Residents who have turned 18 will need to register for a new library card.
Property owners may renew their library card with a photo ID and current property tax bill.
Non-Residents may renew their card for a determined fee.
For your protection, please report a lost or stolen card to the Library immediately. Please bring your photo ID to obtain a replacement card. There is a $2.00 fee.
Residents of the Batavia Public Library District can now complete the library card registration form online.
Residents of the Batavia Public Library District can now complete the library card registration form online.
Click here to register or renew from home.
After the registration form has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Library staff will confirm that your address is within our district, register your account, and mail the card and activation instructions to you.
Individuals who reside outside of the Batavia Public Library District and have a library card at their home library can now complete the reciprocal borrower registration form online.
Click here to register or renew from home.
After the registration form has been completed, you will receive a confirmation email. Library staff will confirm that your card is in good standing with your home library.
When attempting to Sign In to your account in the catalog, you will find an option for “Forgot card? Get my library card number.” Enter your last name and birthday. An email containing your library card number will be sent to the email address in your account.
When you sign up for a Library card, we assign your PIN to be the last 4 digits of the primary phone number, or you can request a PIN of your choosing.
Your PIN must be all numeric characters and can contain between 4 and 20 characters.