Using the Library

• Locations & Hours
• Statesville Main Library
• Harmony Branch Library
• J. Hoyt Hayes Memorial Troutman Branch Library
• Library Card
• Apply for a library card
• Check your library account
• Renew your books
• Sign up for Library Elf
• Library Directory
• Library Services
• Interlibrary Loan
• Meeting Rooms
• Internet Access
• Public Computers
• Public Wi-Fi

• Library Policies
• Circulation Policy
• Internet Use Agreement
• Wi-Fi Policy
• Collection Development Policy
• Research Policy
• Library Behavior Policy

Apply for a library card

You can apply for a library card online. With your online application, you can reserve a book or use an online database.  You must have a permanent card to check out a book.

• Your online registration is temporary and is valid for 30 days. After 30 days, you temporary registration will be deleted.
• You must visit a library location to validate your account and pick up your permanent library card.
• To validate your account and pick up your permanent card, you need to show a government-issued photo ID (drivers license or ID card) that shows your current resident address.

Apply for a library card

• Click here. The registration page will open in a new window.
• Click the "New User" button.

• Fill out the registration form. Please note that the items in ALL CAPS and with an asterisk are required items.

• Please read the user agreement. Clicking the "I accept" is the same as signing your name to the application.

• A confirmation page will show your registration is complete.
• Be sure to write down your temporary barcode number. You will need the temporary barcode number to access library databases online or reserve a book.