Van Buren District Library Cards
Library cards are free to residents within Van Buren District Library’s legal service area. Sign up for a library card at any of VBDL’s seven locations.
To apply you will need:
- a form of identification that has your current , permanent address on it. This can include a valid Michigan driver’s license, utility bill, lease agreement, or printed check.
- There is no age requirement to get a library card. A parent or guardian must sign for anyone under age 16.
Persons who live outside VBDL’s legal service area may purchase an annual library card for $45.00. Semi-annual cards are available for $25.00. The fee covers all members of a household.
Legal Service Area
- Almena Township – except Paw Paw School District
- Antwerp Township – except Paw Paw School District
- Arlington Township
- Bangor City
- Bangor Township
- Bloomingdale Township
- Columbia Township
- Covert Township
- Decatur Township & Village
- Gobles City
- Hamilton Township
- Lawrence Township
- Mattawan Village
- Paw Paw Township
- Pine Grove Township
- Porter Township
- Waverly Township – except Paw Paw School District
Areas Served through Reciprocal Borrowing Agreements and Contracts:
- Geneva Township
- Hartford City & Township
- Keeler Township
- Lawton Village
- South Haven
The Library also has reciprocal borrowing agreements with:
- Allegan District Library
- Cass District Library
- Dowagiac District Library
- Kalamazoo Public Library
- Otsego District Library
- Paw Paw District Library
- Watervliet District Library
