Eligible Borrowers

Residents of Bourbon County, people working in Bourbon County, and persons owning land or real estate in Bourbon County may apply for a Paris-Bourbon County Library Card.

Additionally, residents of the following counties: Bath, Boyle, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Garrard, Harrison, Jessamine, Lincoln, Madison, Montgomery, Nicholas, Powell, Scott, and Woodford.

Library Card Policy

1. Persons eighteen (18) years and older must show proof of address. Proof of address can be demonstrated by current state or federal-issued photo ID. If the ID does not have a current address, the applicant shall additionally provide postal mail demonstrating current address.
2. Persons under eighteen (18) must be participants in the Every Student Wins! Library card program or have a parent, foster parent, or legal guardian apply for a card on their behalf (that adult must show identification of their personal name and current address and must also have a library card).
3. To replace a lost, damaged or expired card, patrons must show identification of personal name and current address. Every Student Wins! card holders will need to work through their school library staff or other school administration.