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Visiting the Library

Get a library card

Your Westmont Public Library card will connect you to 100+ other area libraries, more than 8 million items in the SWAN consortium, and digital materials and resources through our Digital Branch.

Residents of the Westmont Public Library taxing district can apply online! See below for non-resident and businesses cards.


Apply in person for a library card

  • Present proof of residency within the Westmont Public Library taxing district. More
      Accepted documents:

    • Illinois Driver’s License or Illinois State Identification Card with a valid Westmont address
    • Recently dated piece of official mail, such as a utility bill, with applicant’s name and address
    • Lease or rental agreement with applicant’s name and address
  • Borrow both physical and digital materials upon receipt of your card.
  • Minors must have permission of parent or guardian.

Apply online for a library card

Fill out this form to apply.

  • For residents of the Westmont Public Library taxing district.
  • Cards will be mailed in 3 to 4 business days.
  • Borrow both physical and digital materials upon receipt of your card.
  • Minors must have permission of parent or guardian.

Non residents and unincorporated areas

Do you live in an unincorporated part of Westmont, Downers Grove, Oak Brook or Darien?

If we are the closest library to your home, you can purchase a Westmont Public Library card (or cards) for your household that are good for the entire year. For more details, see our Non Resident page.


Westmont businesses

Obtaining a business library card

Applicants should present their lease or proof of ownership within Westmont boundaries (a copy of a tax bill or business license) to obtain a library card.

Employees and other representatives must present the card in order to borrow items.

The Benefits of Owning a Business Library Card

Business library cardholders have access to all of the same materials and services that other library cardholders enjoy, and can be used in the same way. There are no limitations or restrictions on business library cards.

A Westmont Business Library Card gives business patrons access to our entire selection of physical materials, digital collections, and Makery devices.

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