Apply Online Now for a Library Card - It's Free!

Once you apply, take your confirmation number to any library location within 30 days with your Photo ID and proof of address to pick up your card.  Nice!  And once you've got your card, youcan take on the world!

What Do I Need to Get a Card?

• You must be a California resident.
• You need to bring a Photo ID, such as a California Driver’s License, Passport, or Green Card.
• You also need to bring Proof of your Current Address in California, such as a California Driver's License, paycheck, or piece of mail postmarked within 30 days.
• If you cannot show both a photo ID and proof of your current address, you can get what we call a "Limited Status" Library Card which allows you to borrow 1 item at a time.
• For Children and Teens Under 18: Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you to the library, provide identification, and agree to the borrowing rules.

What Do I Need to Get a Card?

• You must be a California resident.
• You must show a Photo ID, such as a California Driver's License, Passport, or Green Card.
• You must show Proof of your Current Address in California, such as a California Driver's License, paycheck, or piece of mail postmarked withing 30 days.
• If you cannot show both a photo ID and proof of your current address, you can get a "Limited Status" Library Card which allows you to borrow 1 item at a time.
• For Children and Teens Under 18: Your parent or legal guardian must accompany you to the library, provide identification, and agree to the borrowing rules.

What Your Library Card Gets You:

Your Library Card gets you all kinds of access to the library's materials, online content, and computing services.  Sweet!

• Check out books, movies, music, and more at any library location
• Use your Library Account online to:
  • Renew checked out items
  • Place requests for items to be sent to your local branch for pick-up
  • Set up Reading History to save a list of everything you've checked out (only visible to you)
  • Set up email alerts for new items by your favorite authors or about your favorite topics
  • Get email alerts before items are due
• Use the Library's numerous online research resources and online magazines/newspapers from home
• Download popular eBooks, eAudioBooks, and eMusic from home
• Request books from other California libraries through Link+
• Request items from libraries worldwide through ILLiad (Interlibrary Loan)
• Use the library's computers or study rooms at any library location
• Get discount admission to gallery exhibits at the Tech Museum of Innovation (Tech Pass Program)

How to Access Your Account Online

1. To login, select the My Account link at the top of our website
2. Enter your name, Library Card number (see back of card) and PIN.

Library PINs

Your default PIN (Personal Identification Number) is set as the last 4 digits of your phone number, unless you've chosen otherwise.

• Changing the PIN Yourself: If you know your current Library PIN, you may change it anytime by logging in to your Library Account and selecting Modify your PIN.
• If You Forget Your PIN: You can Reset Your PIN automatically. An email will be sent to the email address in your library record, including a link that will allow you to select a new PIN.