If you are 13 or older and live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State, you can apply for a free library card right now using this online application—then visit your nearest NYPL …

If you’re 13 years old or older and live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State, you can apply for a free library card right now using our online card application —then visit your nearest …

Please return this completed, signed application to the Circulation Desk at any NYPL location, and bring with you a NY State ID or other approved documentation from the list on our website. To learn more …

Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location or Library-sponsored event. Applications for children ages 12 and under must be completed in person, …

Apply for a Library Card Online With a digital library card you get free access to the Library's wide array of digital resources—including e-books, databases, educational resources, and more.

You can extend that access by showing library staff proof of home address (wherever home may be), and proof that you attend school, own property, or work (and pay taxes) here in New York State.

If you are 13 or older and live, work, attend school, or pay property taxes in New York State, you can get a free digital library card right now using this online form.

Apply today for a free New York Public Library card. With a library card, you can borrow books, music, and movies; reserve a computer; conduct research; and more.

Adult and teen users may either apply online or in person at any New York Public Library location or Library-sponsored event. Applications for children ages 12 and under must be completed in person, …

Use this form to begin the application process & visit a public service desk with valid ID to complete your registration. International applicants should use this form to pre-register. Library cards will not be …