Library Use

Get a Library Card

With your library card, you can: check out books, movies, eBooks and use the computers. (You can browse the library, read news and magazines without a card.)

Cards are free to residents of Noble County.

How to get a library card:

  • Fill out an application at the info desk.
  • Provide proof of residency. Valid forms of identification include a driver’s license, voter ID, tax statement, and current bill showing current address.
  • Parents/Guardians – you must apply on behalf of children (ages 18 and under) and present your picture ID unless they have their own.
  • The child must be present along with the Parent/Guardian.

Checking out Books and Media

  • Patrons may check out up to 6 books and 4 movies at a time.
  • Books are checked out for 2 weeks.
  • Movies are checked out for 2 days.

Printing and Copying

  • Black and white copies: $0.25 per page with librarian assistance, $0.15 per page self service.
  • Color copies: $0.75 per page with librarian assistance, $0.65 per page self service.
  • All printing from the computers: $0.25 per page.

Computers with Internet

  • Computers have Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).
  • We offer High-speed internet access.
  • Computers for children available in the Children’s Library.
  • Those living in Noble County need to have a Perry Library Card.
  • Those living outside Noble County may purchase a library card for internet privileges.
  • Out of state guests may use the internet for half an hour.

Fax Machine

  • $2.50 for the first page
  • $0.75 each succeeding page
  • $0.75 each incoming page