How to Get a Card
Anyone owning property or residing in Graves County or the surrounding counties may apply for a library card at the Graves County Public Library.
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a photo ID to sign for a physical library card.
Stop in at the library’s Circulation Desk to fill out an application. Online library cards are only available through our online card catalog.
A free library card is issued to most Kentucky residents showing picture I.D. with acceptable name and address identification, including:
- Driver’s License
- Kentucky State ID
- Current piece of mail on company letterhead received via mail with current postmark
- Copy of renter’s lease
Cards are issued to children starting at age 5 with the discretion of their parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must be present with the child to sign library card applications for anyone under the age of 18.
If a parent or legal guardian is not present, a child may get a library card if they’ve been emancipated by showing proof of emancipation.
Report lost or stolen cards immediately. A $2 fee is charged to replace a lost or damaged card.
If you move or change your name, let us know. There is no fee for a name or address update.
A person living out of state may get a library card by paying an annual fee of $10.
No out of state cards are created on the bookmobile.
Return Materials
Materials may be returned in the Graves County Public Library outdoor drop box, which is located on the wall to the left of the entrance of the library when we are closed. You may return items inside the library during operating hours. Do not return hot spots in the drop box. They must be returned inside the library.
Renew Materials
Audio books, books, DVDs, and magazines will all renew automatically twice after their initial 21 day loan period if no one places the item on hold.
Audio books, books, DVDs, and magazines will all renew automatically twice after their initial 21 day loan period if no one places the item on hold.
- At the Catalog Computers in the library
- At the Circulation Desk
- By calling the library at 270-247-2911 ext. 1.
- By visiting your online account.
Reserve Materials
You may place a hold on an item within the library's catalog that is marked checked out and not available by logging into your online account. When a hold becomes available for you, we will notify you by phone, and you will have three days to pick up your item.
Self Pick-Up Holds
Once available, you may pick up your hold at the Circulation Desk inside the library during operating hours.
Please note: you must bring your library card (or the card that placed the hold) with you in order to check out your reserved item. Transferring holds to another card is not possible. You may cancel holds by calling the library at 270-247-2911 ext.1 or by visiting your online account.