Get a Library Card
The Gretna Public Library has a variety of account types to suit our patrons.
All account types are able to:
- Check out up to 35 items (limit 4 DVDs; limit 5 materials the first time you check out).
- Reserve items.
- Pick up curbside.
- Access digital resources.
A card is never required to participate in library events or activities.
Within Sarpy County?
Attending Gretna Public Schools or having a Gretna address does not necessarily mean that you are within the City of Gretna’s municipal boundary.
Unannexed subdivisions, such as Bellbrook, Palisades, or Remington Ridge are outside of the municipal city boundary and not yet eligible for resident cards, and may be asked to pay an annual membership fee. Patrons are encouraged to confirm residency or contact the library prior to applying for a card.
Library Card Types
For the purposes of a Library Card, a household refers to any number of individuals five years or older located at the same legal address.
Resident Card
For residents within the municipal limits of the City of Gretna.
The Resident Card is available to adult individuals (18 years or older) within the municipal limits of the City of Gretna.
- Can be linked to other adults in the household with mutual approval.
- Renew household annually with photo ID and proof of residency.
Non-Resident Card
For individuals outside the municipal limits of the City of Gretna.
The Non-Resident Card is available to adult individuals (18 years or older) outside of the municipal limits of the City of Gretna.
- $40 annual membership fee per household.
- Can be linked to other adults in the household with mutual approval.
- Renew household annually with photo ID and proof of residency.
Child Card
For resident or non-resident children 5 years and older.
A current adult Library cardholder must have an account before they can register their children for a Child Card. Children who are signed up for their cards at the Children’s Library receive a fun celebratory surprise.
- Must be signed up by a legal guardian.
- The children’s card must be connected to their legal guardian’s.
- Renews annually with household.
Summer Card
Discounted card for adult non-residents available annually from May – August.
The Summer Card is available to adult non-residents of the City of Gretna at a discounted rate and is available from May through August each year.
- $15 membership fee.
- One card per household; can be associated with multiple adults in the household.
- Valid May 1st – August 31st of the registering year.
- May be converted to a Non-Resident Card for an additional $25.
Taxpayer Funded Cards
The following specialized, taxpayer-funded cards are available for non-residents at no extra cost. Taxpayer funded cards are limited to one card for the qualifying individual only. However, a card may be given to a partner or caregiver; the cardholder may use a valid photo ID to check out library materials in lieu of the card.
Military/Veteran
For active or retired military within the State of Nebraska.
Active or retired military and veterans, discharged for any reason other than dishonorable, are eligible for a Military Card.
- One card per qualifying individual.
- One time Military ID required.
- Renew annually with photo ID and proof of residency.
Educators
For educators within the Gretna Public School District service area.
Educators within the Gretna Public School District, or daycare workers and homeschoolers within its service area, are eligible for an Educator Card.
- One card per qualifying individual.
- Renew annually with photo ID, proof of residency, and a recent paystub or proof of homeschooling.
Business Owners
For business owners within the City of Gretna.
Individuals owning a business within the City of Gretna are eligible for a Business Card.
- One card per qualifying business.
- Renew annually with photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of business address.
NebrasKard
NebrasKard is Nebraska’s reciprocal borrowing program. The program allows patrons of participating libraries (such as Gretna) to borrow materials from other participating libraries (such as Papillion), subject to the rules and regulations of each respective library.
Patrons are asked to fill out a NebrasKard Customer Registration Form and Borrower Agreement. Once filled, the patron will be given a NebrasKard sticker to place on their home library card, which can then be used at other participating libraries.
There is no additional fee for NebrasKard. Note that although patrons use the same card at each library, they will have individual accounts per library with their own fines, check-out limits, etc.
Please speak with a librarian at either library location to find out more or sign up for NebrasKard.