Library Policies

Library Lending Policy

Anyone who lives, works, owns property, or attends school within the taxpayer boundaries of the City of Belleville, Sumpter Township, or Van Buren Township is eligible for a library card at the Belleville Area District Library.

Cardholders may take advantage of the following services:

Books and materials

Interlibrary lending services

Access to the library’s digital or electronic resources

Reciprocal borrowing with participating libraries

How to Apply for a Library Card

Residents may apply for a library card in person at the main library, at the Sumpter Branch, or online.

Proof of Residency: The library accepts a driver’s license or state ID with a current address. If you have recently moved, you may show a utility bill, lease agreement, mortgage, or tax bill.

Minors: If you are under the age of 18, you must have a parent or legal guardian present to sign an application form and show address verification.

Apply for a resident library card online.

Non-Resident Options & Checkout Rules

A variety of options exist for non-residents. For details on non-resident cards, check out limits, loan periods, and late fees, please review the complete borrowing policies:

Review the library’s circulation policy, loan periods, and late fees as well as a complete list of eligible borrowers.

Internet Policy

The Belleville Area District Library provides a wide variety of resources through its Internet workstations and Wireless Access Network.  

Review a copy of our internet policy.

Code of Conduct

Review the library’s Code of Conduct.

Collection Development Policy

The library acquires books and materials on many different subjects, covering varying age, interest, and reading levels.  Review the library’s collection development policy.

Gift Policy

The Belleville Area District Library welcomes and encourages gifts and donations which are consistent with the Library’s Mission Statement.  Review the library’s gift/donation Policy. 

Exam Proctoring Policy

The Belleville Area District Library offers exam proctoring as a service in support of the education of our community. This service is free for residents of the City of Belleville, and Van Buren and Sumpter Townships. Non-residents will be charged a $25 fee. Proctoring is by appointment only.

Library Hotspot Policy

Review the library’s mobile hotspot lending policy.

Facilities Use Policy

Review the library’s Facilities Use Policy

FOIA Policy

Review the library FOIA policy and forms