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Library Card for Lake County Business Owners

Business owners in the LCPL library district are eligible for an LCPL card for personal use with full privileges. This card includes access to the library's digital resources, such as Hoopla, Kanopy, and Overdrive/Libby.

Business owners' families and members of their household may also qualify for library cards! Household members should fill out this Household Member of a Business Owner form.

Business Owner Library Card Application

Before you begin, please verify the following:

Your business is listed on the Indiana Secretary of State's database
- If you are not listed in the Indiana Secretary of State's database, you will need to bring proof of property ownership or your lease in to a library location to apply.
Your business is in the Lake County Public Library district.
- There are 7 independent library districts in Lake County; Lake County Public Library is only one of them. If you're not sure which library district your business is in, search by address at the Indiana Gateway.

Business Owner's First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birth Year

Business Name

Business Address Street Name

City/Town, State, and ZIP code

I am the owner of this business

Home Address Street Name

City/Town, State, and Zip Code

Phone Number

Email Address If you do not have an email address, please contact the library to obtain a card.

Notification Preference

If you selected text message above, please tell us your mobile carrier

PIN PINs should be 4 digits

Check the box to agree with the following statement: By submitting this form, I agree to comply with all Library rules and regulations. I accept responsibility for all materials checked out with this card. I will notify the Library of any changes of address or changes to business ownership. I agree to pay all charges for overdue, lost or damaged materials. I will report the loss or theft of the card immediately to the library.

Please allow 2 business days for processing your application.

Household Member of a Business Owner

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Home Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Birth Year

If you are under the age of 18 you must have your guardian's consent. Please include your parent/guadian's first and last name. A parent/guardian signature will be required if you wish to check out physical items.

Name of Business Owner

Name of Business

Business Address

Relationship to Business Owner

Notification Preference How would you like to receive library notices?

If you selected text message, please let us know your mobile carrier.

By submitting this form, I agree to comply with all Library rules and regulations. I accept responsibility for all materials checked out with this card. I will notify the Library of any changes of address, change in business ownership, or change in the status of parent/guardian. I agree to pay all charges for overdue, lost or damaged materials. Check the box to indicate agreement with this statement.

Please allow 2 business days for processing your application.

Upcoming Events

All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley - Real Reads Nonfiction Book Discussion

Thu, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:30pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A

The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be... more

The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Keep Me In Stitches

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or any craft? Join us for an opportunity to chat and... more

Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, or any craft? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.

Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!

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