How to get a Library Card

Apply in Person:

For a new Library Card, please bring in a Photo ID with your current address, or a Photo ID and documentation showing your current address. Your Library Card allows you access to all the public libraries in the Arrowhead region. If you are a Hoyt Lakes resident, you also are able to use Hoopla!

Apply Online:

If you would like an ALS public library card and you live in the ALS seven-county service area, feel free to apply online today by clicking the button below. With your ALS Public Library Card, you are able to access many of the free digital resources available 24/7 online and can use it to check out books, DVDs, audiobooks, and more at any of our 27 member public libraries in the region. New ALS Public Library Cards will be sent via mail to the mailing addresses listed in the applications. If you include your email address, your library card number will be emailed to you as well. If you know you have a library card but can’t find it? Feel free to give us a call at 218-741-3840 and we can help get your library card renewed or issue you a new library card for free.

Note: Applicants must have a valid street address or PO Box that can receive mail to receive a library account.

Website Accessibility Policy

Hoyt Lakes Public Library is fully committed to providing accessible facilities, elements and channels of communication to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, Hoyt Lakes Public Library has a policy of providing an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1) and commercial screen reading software. All features of the website are coded to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities. We welcome feedback and can often resolve issues in a timely manner if they arise.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Call us at 218-225-2412

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Officer

Hoyt Lakes Public Library has designated a compliance officer for website disability-related accommodations. The compliance officer has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices. Contact our accessibility officer to report an issue.

Compliance Procedures and Reports

In addition to testing with users with a wide range of disabilities and coding our website to WCAG standards, Hoyt Lakes Public Library regularly scans its website to ensure ongoing compliance, and makes timely changes to any inaccessible changes, if any are found.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites, such as state or federal agencies, that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties included in our agenda packets, for example. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

See an opportunity for us to improve? Please contact our accessibility officer or call us at 218-225-2412.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests as soon as possible.