Full Access Library Card:
Norwalk residents* may have a full access library card to access all of the materials available to check out as well as gain access to the library’s e-books, e-audiobooks, and other library resources.
Save time and register online! Sign up here, and, after residency is verified, a staff member will contact you for pickup or mailing the card.
- *Norwalk residents, with proof of residency, may have a library card free of charge (see below).
- *Residents of Cumming, Ackworth, Martensdale, Rural Warren County, or any community participating in Iowa’s Open Access Program may obtain a library card free of charge, with proof of residency (see below)
- *Residents of St. Mary’s, Spring Hill, and Sandyville (or communities that do not contract for library services and/or participate in the Iowa Open Access Program) will have to pay an annual fee of $28.00.
- *We do not issue library cards for out-of-state individuals.
- A valid card or photo i.d. is required to check out materials.
- Cards are issued for two (2) years; there is no fee for renewal.
- There are no age restrictions for library card applicants; however anyone under 14 will require a guardian’s signature to obtain a library card.
- By state law, all patron borrowing records are confidential, including records of minor children. Information cannot be released without due process of law.
- Lost or stolen cards should be reported to the library immediately.
You are required to furnish a photo identification with current address OR a photo i.d. and a second item with proof of residential address.
Documents accepted to verify identification:
- Driver’s license
- Passport
- Government issued ID
- Military ID
- School ID
- Work ID
Documents accepted to verify Residential Address:
- Driver’s license
- Voter registration card
- Government issued ID
- Imprinted checks
- Motor vehicle registration
- Most recent grade report
- Mail with your name and address postmarked during the cur
- Statements dated during the current month the following list:
- Bank statement
- Telephone bill
- Lease agreement
- Water bill
- Utility bill