How Do I Get A Library Card?

Library Card Privileges

The library must have current, accurate contact information for all library patrons. We require two forms of identification before issuing a library card. Library cards are free for anyone living in Delaware. Non-residents of Delaware can obtain a New Castle County Library card for a fee of $35.00 per year.

All borrowers are responsible for:

Material charged to their card
Presenting a library card each time material is borrowed
Reporting a lost or stolen card immediately to the library. The borrower is responsible for any item charged to their card until the loss is reported to the library. Do not lend your card to others.
Informing the library of a change of address, phone number, or e-mail immediately.
Paying all charges for overdue, lost, or damaged materials.
Providing photo identification when requesting their PIN
Observing all library policies

Parents or guardians are responsible for materials, fines, and fees charged to their child's library card while the child is a minor in perpetuity.

Acceptable Forms of Photo ID

Driver’s License
State ID
School ID
Work ID
Passport
BJs / Costco Card Military ID

Acceptable Forms of Address Verification

Bill dated within 60 days (electric, cell, cable, phone, credit card, trash, water, sewer, mortgage, bank statement)
Lease
Pay stub with address
Checks imprinted with address
Car Registration
Voter Registration

Adult Library Card Application - Download this form, print it, fill it out, and take it to your local library to get your card.
Solicitud Para la Tarjeta de Adulto - Descargue la solicitud, imprímala, llénela, y entréguela en su biblioteca local.
Juvenile Library Card Application - Download this form, print it, fill it out (it's two pages), have a parent or guardian sign it, and take it to your local library to get your card.
Solicitud Para la Tarjeta Juvenil - Descargue la solicitud, imprímala, llénela (son dos páginas), el padre/madre o guardián debe firmar la solicitud y estar presente cuando entregue la solicitud en su biblioteca local.