For those who live outside the City property tax boundary, these are the options for setting up a library card:
Fee-based
People living outside the City property tax limits may purchase a full-access Springfield Public Library Card which may be used by everyone in the household. The following fees are in effect beginning July 1, 2023:
- $100.00 for 12 months
- $50.00 for six months, or
- $25.00 for three months.
People living outside the City property tax limits can purchase digital cards for access to our online resources and public computer use. Those fees per household are:
- $60.00 for 12 months
- $5 per month
Grant-supported library cards
For Every Student a Library (FESAL)
These cards are available for households with students ages 0-18 who live within the Springfield Public School District boundaries. They qualify for a no-cost library card.
- If a youth age 15 or younger visits the library with someone other than their parent or legal guardian, they can visit us with this For Every Student a Library Card Application to set up an account. The form must be completed in full and signed by a parent or legal guardian.
