A Broward County Library card is the only card you need to unlock a world of information and educational resources! With this card, you can:
access more than three million books, videos, CDs, DVDs, CD ROMs, and audiobooks- search the online or traditional catalog for library materials
- place holds on materials you are interested in
- renew materials
Types of Cards
Resident Card - People who live, work or attend school in Broward County are eligible for a library card, free of charge.
Courtesy Card – There is a Courtesy Card for non-residents who go to school or work in Broward County. Courtesy cards are valid for one year. Applicants must present identification as listed below and any one of the following:
- Current school schedule (with school address)
- Current school ID (must identify a school in Broward County)
- Employment ID (must identify a Broward County employer address)
- Letter from school registrar's office
- Payroll stub showing Broward County address of employer
Visitor Card – A Visitor Card is valid for up to six months. Applicant must present identification as described below with an out-of-county permanent address and one of the following to verify Broward County address:
- lease agreement
- rental agreement
Non-Resident Card – A Non-Resident Card is valid for up to one year and costs $50.
Non-Resident Computer Card - A computer library card that allows visitors to Broward County access to Broward County Library’s thousands of public-use computer services seven days a week and costs $2, non-refundable.
Getting a Broward County Library card is easy! If you're a resident of Broward County, you can
apply online, or at any Broward County
Library location. If you're not a resident, or if you need to reregister for a library card, please visit one of our Library locations for assistance.
Identification Requirements
When you apply for a Library Card at a library, or the first time you check materials out of the library after having applied for a card online, you must go to the Circulation Services Desk to present valid identification. Valid identification includes any one of the following:
If you do not have one of these forms of identification, then you will need ONE of the items listed in Section A along plus one of the items listed in Section B.
Section A: Photo Identification
- Out-of-state or international driver's license (if now residing permanently in Broward County)
- Resident or condo card
- Passport
- Credit card (with photo only)
- Student ID
- Broward County Transit card
- Work ID (with photo only)
- Wholesale club card
- Resident alien card
- U.S. Uniformed Services Identification Card
Section B: Address Verification
- Voter identification/registration card
- Auto registration
- Utility bill
- Check imprinted with name and address
- Official bank statement
- Standard lease agreement (no rent receipts)
- Mortgage document
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
Who’s eligible for a library card?
Just about anyone, including people who live, work or attend school in Broward County; non-residents who go to school or work in Broward County; visitors with a permanent Broward County address (lease or rental agreement), and non-residents.
Is there a fee for a library card?
There is no fee for a library card if you live, work or attend school in Broward County.
There are fees for Non-Resident, Non-Resident Computer, and Visitor library cards. See Types of Cards.
What kind of identification is required for a library card?
Generally, you must have one of the following: a Driver’s License, Photo ID Card or Firearms License issued by the State of Florida. If you don't have one of these documents, you may still qualify for a Library Card. View Identification Requirements
I’m not a Broward County resident. Am I still eligible for a library card?
Non-residents who go to school or work in Broward County; visitors with a permanent Broward County address (lease or rental agreement), and non-residents are eligible for a library card. Fees may apply, and you must apply in person at one of our Library locations.
How do I apply for a library card?
If you're a Broward County resident, you can apply online, or at any Broward County Library location. If you're not a resident, or if you need to reregister for a library card, please visit one of our libraries. If qualified, your library card will be mailed out within 4 business days.
When can I start using my card?
You can use your new library card immediately for online services and databases. If you applied for a card online, the first time you check materials out of the library, you must go to the Circulation Services Desk to present valid identification, fill out a Broward County Library Card Application/Contract and sign a Responsibility Statement.
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