If you reside within the Chatham Central School District in New York, you are eligible for a Chatham Public Library Card. You will need a valid photo ID and proof of address to sign up. An example of proof of address can be an envelope (recently postmarked) with your current local address, such as a utility bill.
*NOTE: This is for Chatham, New York. Fill out the online form here to get started. Please visit the library with your photo ID and proof of local address to complete the registration process and receive your library card.
NOTE: if you think you have a card, but don’t know your barcode number, email us at chathampubliclibrary@chatham.k12.ny.us
Top 10 Library Card Perks
1. Access over 3 million items – books, movies, and more from 66 libraries throughout the Mid-Hudson Library System!
2. Free eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, and Newspapers
- Use the Overdrive/Libby app to read eBooks, download audiobooks, and find over 3,200 magazine titles from all over the world!
- Use Blackstone Unlimited to download even more audiobooks
- Newsbank gives you access to full text newspaper articles from around the country
3. Stream movies, documentaries, and TV shows
- Use 12 tickets a month on Kanopy to watch movies and shows, thanks to the generous support of the Crandell Theatre
- Kanopy Kids offers unlimited viewing of kids’ programming.
4. Take an Online Class – learn a new hobby, pursue your personal interest, or pick up some new job and life skills
- Search for Great Courses on Kanopy
- Transparent Languages
5. Homework Help
- For Elementary School Students
- For Middle School Students
- For High School Students
- More Online Resources Just for Kids
6. Career and Job Skill Resources
- Personalized resume and one-on-one interview help from JobNow
7. Learn about Local History and your own history
8. Visit local museums, parks, and historic sites
Check out free museum passes for local art museums, family-friendly parks and science museums, and more! Find a full listing of available passes on our Museum Passes page thanks to the generous support of the Ellsworth Kelly Foundation and the Friends of the Chatham Public Library.
9. Connect from anywhere – Borrow a laptop from the library to work from the comfort of home
10. Make some music – Borrow a ukulele from the library and join us for our weekly Ukulele Jam to learn how to play!