Library Cards - City of Longmont

Library Cards

Library visitor getting help at the Help Desk at the Library next to a welcome sign.

How to get a Library card

To get you Library card, bring a photo ID and something with your current address on it to the Library and someone will help you complete the process. It’s quick and easy! If your driver’s license is up to date, that is all you need. Library cards are free.

 

  • Library cards are issued at the Library’s Information Desk or Circulation Desk in the lobby.
  • Your first Library card is free; replacement cards cost $2.
  • Library cards from other local libraries in our consortium group (i.e. Boulder, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, and Loveland) may be used to check out or access most items and services offered at the Longmont Library. Exceptions include items from the Library of Things, Experience Bags, State Park Pass Backpacks, and some online information services.

 

If you can’t come in the Library to get your physical, permanent card and would like access to newspapers, Libby, language services, and more go here.

 

Get a temporary, online-use only Library card

  • You must be 16 years or older to get an online-use only Library card
  • If you are under the age of 16 you must have a guardian register with you
  • An online-use only Library card lets you use Library digital materials for 90 days such as Libby, eBooks, eMagazines, language services, research services and databses and online newspapers such as the New York Times.
  • Online-use only Library cards cannot be used to reserve Discovery Passes.
  • This card is meant to be an introduction to the Library’s digital collection. Cards are valid for 90 days only.
  • If you have a Library card, you do NOT need an online-use only Library card.
  • Click here to get a temporary, online-use only Library card

 

Computer Use-Only Library Card

  • No photo ID and no proof of address presented.
  • Permits use of the Computer Lab but no borrowing of materials.
  • Can be converted to a regular account once proper documentation is shown.

 

Library Cards for Children

  • A Children’s Card is for those under the age of 16.
  • A guardian must be present to sign up their child for a card.
  • A guardian will need a photo ID and proof of current address.
  • Guardians requesting Library cards for their children must have their children with them.
  • If you are a teacher and would like Library cards for your students, please call the Children and Teen Services Desk at 303-651-8477 for more information.

Borrowing Policies

The Library's borrowing policies are set to try and allow for maximum enjoyment of materials by the most patrons possible. We appreciate your cooperation!
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