1893, a card sent to notify a patron they had a fine.

1924, Mr. Avins' library card. Notice fines have barely gone up, and we no longer ask for 30 days notice that a card needs replacing!

We're not sure how old this is, but the application is a lot more detailed these days!

Here's a library card from round about the time the current Main Library was built.

And this one many of you still may be using!

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