A Phoenix Public Library card is available for FREE to Maricopa County residents. Maricopa County residents can apply for a card one of 2 ways:

1. Pre-Register - Pre-register for a library card by filling out our online form, then just stop by any Phoenix Public Library branch location and pick up your card. Proof of identification (listed below) is required.
2. In-Person Registration - Stop by any Phoenix Public Library branch location and fill out a library card application. Proof of identification is required.

Acceptable forms of identification include:

• Driver's license or permit
• Voter's registration card
• State-issued ID
• Military ID
• Social Security Card
• School ID
• Passport
• Resident alien card ("Green Card") 
• Birth certificate
• Tribal ID
• Employer-issued photo ID

Non-Maricopa County residents must purchase a fee card for $40.00.

An individual (adult or minor) must be present to receive a library card. A parent's or legal guardian's identification can be used to obtain a card for children 11 years and younger. Any person age 12 to 17 who does not have identification or responsible party present may have a temporary card issued for the day with limited loan privileges; a permanent card will be mailed to their home address.

How to Report a Lost Card
You can report a lost card by phone or in person. Until a card is reported lost, the cardholder is responsible for all materials checked out to the card, including any items that have been claimed to have been returned. A valid form of identification is required before a replacement card can be issued.

Customers may replace a library card free of charge.

Business Cards
Business cards are available for free for businesses in the city of Phoenix. Businesses in Arizona, but outside of the city of Phoenix, are charged $40 for each card issued. Businesses are limited to a maximum of 5 cards.

• Requests for Business Cards and renewals must be made on business letterhead, signed by the responsible party.
• Cards will expire one year from the date of issuance.
• All fines and overdue materials must be cleared before renewing a Business Card.

School Cards
School Cards are offered to teachers to benefit students in classes which regularly visit the Library. Cards can only be used to check out books selected by students during the class visit. Each principal / director of a school must apply and sign a letter of agreement before school cards can be issued.

• Schools will be issued a School Card for each teacher following regular user registration procedures.
• Check out limit for a School Card is a total of 40 items.
• Items checked out on a School Card have a loan period of 4 weeks.
• Lost materials must be paid for by schools at the end of the school year.
• School Cards shall only be used at the Phoenix Public Library location where the card was issued.
• Checked out materials must be kept at the school.

Expired Card? Renew your library card online here.