Library Card

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Library Card Eligibility

Jefferson County Residents: 

All Jefferson County (Alabama) residents qualify for a FREE library card.

Patrons over 18

  • Patrons over the age of 18 must provide either a driver’s license with current address or a government issued photo ID. Proof of residency must also be provided. Accepted proof of residency documents include a piece of mail, billing statement, lease agreement or mortgage document bearing your name and current address.
  • If your photo ID does not contain your current address, include a photograph/scan of a piece of mail, billing statement, lease agreement or mortgage document bearing your name and current address.

Non-Jefferson County Residents: 

Residents of counties outside Jefferson County and within the state of Alabama may purchase a library card for an annual fee of $50. These cards are issued in the applicant’s name, but may be used by that person’s entire family.

Patrons under 18

  • Children under the age of 18 can only register for a library card at the library, not online.
  • Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign a responsibility statement.
  • Parent/Guardians must provide proof of residency as described above.
  • The parent/guardian and the child must be present when registering for a library card.
  • The parent/guardian’s government-issued photo ID will be used when issuing a library card to a patron under 18.