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You can get a temporary library membership from the comfort of your home.

Not a library member? No problem! You can get a temporary library membership from the comfort of your home.

It's as easy as 1-2-3!

  1. Complete the form below to get a temporary membership. To be eligible, you must live within the limits of the Shortgrass Library System.
  2. Try out some of our great stuff. With your temporary membership you can use our online resources and our collection of digital audiobooks and ebooks from LibraryToGo.
  3. Visit your local library to activate your card and get it all! Visit your local public library with your I.D., proof of address and temporary card number to receive your permanent library card. Your permanent card gives you full borrowing privileges, use of WiFi in many of our libraries, and access to all of our online services. This includes online newspapers from Pressreader, full access to ConsumerReports.org, and access to ebooks from LibraryToGo (Overdrive). You will also have full access to a broad collection of books, CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray movies in our catalogue.