How do I get a library card?
Answer
Any California resident can get a library card. If you live outside of Contra Costa County, please apply in person for a full-access card at your Community Library.
If you're a Contra Costa County resident apply online now () for an e-card to begin using the Library's online services today.
If you want to use services listed below, please visit any Community Library to upgrade an e-Card to a full-access library card.
• Discover & Go (Contra Costa County residents)
• OverDrive eBooks
• Axis 360 ebooks
• Check out materials
• Books by Mail
• Use library computers or reserve library computers
Documents required to get a library card are:
- Valid Driver's License with current address OR
- Valid California ID Card with current address
OR, two other pieces of identification, one of which must have current address:
- An ID with name plus a proof of current address
- Printed bank check
- A piece of first class mail postmarked within 30 days
- Voter registration card
- Utility bill
- Car registration
- A letter from a Social Service Provider stating that the individual receives mail at the provider's address, plus name verification, plus one other name identification.
Those under 13 years of age need the signature of a parent or legal guardian.
Library cards expire every 3 years; e-cards are valid for 1 year.
