Applying for a Library card

Applying from home:

• Fill out this Library Card application (PDF) and mail in to library, email to your branch librarian, or fill out our Online Library Card registration page.
  • Please note: Online library card users will have limited online access until their card is verified and converted to a regular library card.
    
• View rights and responsibilities of your library membership.
• Call your local library branch to complete the process.
• Library card will be mailed to your Mendocino County residence or picked up at the library.
• Add no-reply@mendocinocounty.gov to your email delivery permissions to receive notifications.
  
• Verify your identification when visiting the library.
  

Applying at the Library:

• Fill out the Library Card Application (PDF) available at the circulation desk, or fill out our Online Library Card registration page. 
• Submit your application or online library card number to the library for completion of the full registration process.
• Online library card users will have limited online access until their card is verified and converted to a regular library card.
• Verify your identification when visiting the library.
• Parents must sign library card applications for children to receive general cards.
• View rights and responsibilities of your library membership.
• Add no-reply@mendocinocounty.gov to your email delivery permissions to receive notifications.

You must have your card in order to:

• Check out materials.
• Request a book from another branch.
• Use library internet workstations.
• Gain access to databases from outside the Library (some databases may be limited by residence zip code).
• Check out online e-books and audio books.
• Access your account.

If your library card is lost or stolen, call the library immediately.

To get a limited use library card good for one year, you need an ID.

To get a general library card, you need an ID and a proof of California address.

Access more information about Library Cardholder Rights and Privileges and additional card types, including the Educator, Student Success, Agency, and Library by Mail cards.

The following are acceptable forms of ID:

• State Driver's License or ID Card
• Passport Book or Card
• School Issued ID
• Tribal ID
• Matricula Consular ID
• Law Enforcement ID
• Military ID
• Government Issued ID
• Green Card or Permanent Resident Card
• Other Credible ID such as Credit Card with photo

The following are acceptable for address verification:

• Current Driver's License
• California DMV ID
• Printed Checks
• Car Registration
• Legal Papers
• Current Mail (no older than 1 month)

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