ACPL Student Library Cards
Beginning in 2025, ACPL is partnering with select schools to offer library cards that are affiliated with a student’s school ID!
Through this program, students will:
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Be able to show either their library card or school ID to access books and services at any ACPL location
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Have access to ACPL’s books, free online tutoring, test prep, language-learning, and more
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For new accounts, receive a new ACPL library card with a design created just for students
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Get a head start on lifelong learning and discovery at the library
ACPL cards are fine-free and subject to the standard policies of Allen County Public Library.
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Student library cards are available to students at select FWCS schools through a partnership agreement with ACPL. Be on the lookout for more information from your school!
We hope to expand this program to additional schools and school districts in the future.
A: By having an ACPL card with an affiliated Student ID, students can show either their library card or their student ID to check out materials. We plan to offer a special library card design for FWCS students starting in the summer of 2025.
A: Student library cards will be created using the contact information provided during each student’s registration for the school year. To update or change this information, or to close the ACPL library card account, email circulationask@acpl.lib.in.us or call 260-421-1200, ext 2500. ACPL staff will be happy to assist you.
A: By opting in to this program, you give permission for Fort Wayne Community Schools to share your student’s name, address, contact information, birthday, language preferences, and Student ID number for the purpose of establishing a new Allen County Public Library account or updating their existing account. Your student will be able to show their FWCS student ID card to borrow materials at any ACPL location. If your student does not already have one, ACPL will send your student a new library card via regular mail.
ACPL may share aggregated data about student library card use with school officials, but ACPL account and circulation records are confidential.
A: School-affiliated library accounts are subject to the same policies and procedures as other ACPL accounts. Patrons under the age of 18 may not borrow 3-day equipment, R-rated movies, or use Kanopy.
ACPL provides an unmatched collection of books, media, and learning resources for all Allen County residents. These materials are provided solely by the Allen County Public Library and are neither furnished nor endorsed by any school district. Not all ACPL materials may be accessible from school networks and school-issued devices.
ACPL cards are fine-free! No fines will be charged for overdue physical materials.
Cardholders are subject to replacement cost charges if material is lost or damaged. If lost items are returned the replacement cost is waived. For a full guide to borrowing ACPL materials please visit the ACPL Policies & Procedures page.