2024 Card Levels
Expanded Access Options for Parents of Minor Children
Parents and guardians are empowered with full control over what their minor children can check out and access with their library cards. In November of 2022, four card levels were created and now, starting January 2, 2024, those options are expanding to include optional digital resource access restrictions.
Digital Resources
Digital Resources are any book, e-book, e-audiobook, video book, essay, newspaper, magazine, film, or any other library material that is provided in a digital format. Materials in the Digital Resources collection may contain material that could be considered sexually explicit as defined by LA R.S. 25:225.
At any time, parents can change the limit level for their children. Parents can call a branch to make their child's card more restricted but parents are required to visit a branch in person to lessen restrictions of a card.
Below parents can download and review the updated minor card application. This form can be prefilled and brought to a branch for a card, however, parents must be present when turning in the application for their child.
*All children 9 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times in St. Tammany Parish libraries. Read the Library's Unattended Children Policy here, opens a new window.
Card Options at a Glance
INTERNET USE - For All Juvenile Cards
- Children ages 5-9 may only use a computer or access the internet with direct parental supervision in the library.
- Children ages 10-17 may only access the internet with parental permission.
Juvenile Full Restriction Card
Cardholders may only check out materials in the Children’s Collections.
Cardholders may NOT check out any materials in the YA collections or any Adult collections, including magazines in the Teen area.
Digital Resource Access with this card
- (No Access) Cloud Library
- (Full Access) Hoopla ebooks and e-Audiobooks
- Hoopla ebooks and e-audiobooks are unrated. Parent must turn on Kids Mode in Hoopla to restrict these items.
- Hoopla Movies - Rated G Only
- Hoopla TV – Rated TVY & TVG only
- Hoopla Comics – Rated E only
- Libby – Juvenile Content Only
NO DIGITAL ACCESS (NDA) OPTION - May Not Access Digital Resources
NDA Library Card will not be able to access any of the following resources:
- Cloud Library
- Hoopla eBooks & e-Audiobooks
- Hoopla Movies
- Hoopla Comics
- Libby
Juvenile Semi Restriction Card
Cardholders may check out materials in the Children’s Collections.
Cardholders may also check out books in the YA Fiction Collection.
Cardholders may NOT check out any materials in any Adult collections, including Adult non-fiction items that have a YA sticker.
Digital Resource Access with this card
- (No Access) Cloud Library
- (Full Access) Hoopla ebooks and e-Audiobooks
- Hoopla ebooks and e-audiobooks are unrated. Parent must turn on Kids Mode in Hoopla to restrict these items.
- Hoopla Movies - Rated G Only
- Hoopla TV – Rated TVY & TVG only
- Hoopla Comics – Rated E only
- Libby – Juvenile & YA Content Only
NO DIGITAL ACCESS (NDA) OPTION - May Not Access Digital Resources
NDA Library Card will not be able to access any of the following resources:
- Cloud Library
- Hoopla eBooks & e-Audiobooks
- Hoopla Movies
- Hoopla Comics
- Libby
Juvenile Card
Cardholders may check out any book, audiobook, music CD, or magazine in the library.
Cardholders may check any DVDs except R-rated.
Cardholders may NOT check out R-rated DVDs.
Digital Resource Access with this card
- (Full Access) Cloud Library
- (Full Access) Hoopla ebooks and e-Audiobooks
- Hoopla ebooks and e-audiobooks are unrated. Parent must turn on Kids Mode in Hoopla to restrict these items.
- Hoopla Movies - Rated G Only
- Hoopla TV – Rated TVY & TVG only
- Hoopla Comics – Rated E only
- (Full Access) Libby
Juvenile Unrestricted Card
Cardholders may check out any book, audiobook, music CD, or magazine in the library.
Cardholders may check any DVDs including R-rated with parental permission.
Digital Resource Access with this card
- (Full Access) Cloud Library
- (Full Access) Hoopla ebooks and e-Audiobooks
- Hoopla ebooks and e-audiobooks are unrated. Parent must turn on Kids Mode in Hoopla to restrict these items.
- (Full Access) Hoopla Movies
- (Full Access) Hoopla TV
- (Full Access) Hoopla Comics
- (Full Access) Libby