Batavia Public Library

FULLY VACCINATED patrons – face-coverings optional - NOT FULLY VACCINATED patrons – face-coverings expected

Batavia Public Library
10 S. Batavia Ave. Batavia, IL 60510
(630) 879-1393

LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon.–Thurs: 9am–9pm
Fri.–Sat.:        9 am–5 pm
Sun.:                1–5pm (June–August)

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Batavia Public Library Resident Card 

Residents of the Batavia Public Library District can now complete the library card registration form online.  

Click here to register or renew. 

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.  

    • New cards:
      • New cardholders will be limited to 15 checkouts until photo ID is provided and a signature is obtained. 
      • Contact the Circulation Department at (630) 879-1393, option 1 to arrange for photo ID and signature requirements. 
    • Renewals:
      • Photo ID and signature requirements have previously been filled. Normal checkout limits apply. 

Reciprocal Borrower Card 

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. 

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.  

    •  New cards: Photo ID and a signature must be provided. The Circulation Department will be in contact to make arrangements. 
    • Renewals: Photo ID and signature requirements have previously been filled. 

What is my card number?

When logging into “my account” in the catalog, you will find an option for “forgot my card.” Fill in your last name and birthday and an email including your library card number will be sent to the email address in your account.

Your Library Card Pin

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.

Changing your PIN

If an email address is set up for your account, then your PIN can be reset via My Account by clicking “forgot my PIN” (an email will be sent with further instructions). Otherwise, Circulation clerks can reset your PIN at the Check Out Desk.

PINs must be all numeric characters and can contain between 4 and 20 characters.