Adults
- Membership is free
- Must reside in Polk County
- Requires valid photo ID with current address
- If the photo ID is current, but with an old address, documentation is required to provide proof of current Polk County, Florida address such as: current utility bill, local personal checkbook, car registration, voter registration card, or property tax receipt
Youth
- Children under the age of 12 must have a parent or legal guardian accompany them at the time of application to assume responsibility for materials borrowed with the child’s card.
- Students may qualify for a library card with proof of enrollment and photo ID
Students
Polk County Public Schools, the Lake Wales Charter Schools, Cypress Junction Montessori Charter School, Berkley Accelerated Middle Charter School, and the Polk County Library Cooperative have partnered to provide free access to library materials and online resources for Polk County students!
With a PLUS Card, students can:
- Borrow up to 5 books from all 15 public libraries in Polk County, and the PCLC Bookmobile, Vending Library at the Outpost 27 Visitor’s Center in Davenport or use home delivery through Books by Mail.
- Create presentations, conduct research and type papers using public library computers.
- Enjoy digital titles in books, audiobooks, music, magazines, movies, and television series.