Reciprocal Borrowing with Vernon Township Public Library

Do you live in Fortville, or elsewhere in Vernon Township? Good news - you can get a library card at HCPL! Simply bring your Vernon Township Public Library card and proof of address (such as a Driver's License) into any of our locations and we'll gladly sign you up for a Hancock County Public Library card.

HCPL does not directly serve Vernon Township. When countywide library service began in 1999, the Vernon Township Public Library opted to remain independent rather than merge with our library. However, in the spirit of information freedom and open access to services, HCPL and the Vernon Township Public Library offer reciprocal borrowing. Those residing in Vernon Township can get free access to all of HCPL's materials and services by first obtaining a card at the Vernon Township Public Library, and then signing up for a card at HCPL. Likewise, all HCPL cardholders may obtain a Vernon Township Library card.