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Placer County Residents
Residents of Placer County can sign up for a library card online.
- You will receive a temporary barcode once you submit your application; log into your library account with that and the PIN you set in your application.
- Place holds on up to 3 items as soon as you submit your application and access Overdrive/Libby.
- Your new card will expire in 30 days unless you show a valid, government-issued photo ID to staff at any Placer County Library location. You can access our online resources as soon as you visit a Placer County Library location and show your ID. To check out physical materials, you will also need to show proof of current address.
- Children 13 and under will need a parent/guardian present to show their photo ID and proof of address to staff within 30 days at any Placer County Library location. Parents should complete registration for children 13 and under.
Placer County Residents Sign Up Here
Non-Placer County Residents
Non-Placer County residents can get a library card by visiting any Placer County Library location during business hours and asking staff to sign up for one.
- Adult cardholders will need to show a valid, government-issued photo ID and proof of current address.
- Children 13 and under will need their parent/guardian present to show their photo ID and proof of address.
- Teens 14-17 can sign up for a teen card at the library service desk. Photo ID is requested, but not required.
- Non-Placer County residents may not be able to access all online resources outside of the library.
Forms of photo ID accepted:
- Driver's License
- State ID
- Passport
- Active Military ID
- Consulate ID card
- Permanent Resident Card
- Tribal ID (Native American)
- Prison ID
If your address is not listed on your photo ID, please bring one of the following documents:
- Utility Bill (e.g. electric, cable, phone, water)
- Unopened Postmarked Letter
- Vehicle Registration or Proof of Insurance
- Preprinted Checks
No ID or proof of address?
- Visit any Placer County Library location when we are open.
- Staff can issue you an eCard which allows access to online resources and library computers if you do not have ID and proof of address.
- If you have a photo ID, but do not have proof of address and are an adult, staff can issue you a Welcome Card which allows you to check out up to 3 items and access online resources and use library computers.
Physical library card applications
Downloadable applications for Adults and Teens (Ages 14 and up)
Downloadable applications for Children (Ages 0 to 13)
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Auburn Library
Physical Address
350 Nevada Street
Auburn, CA 95603
Phone 530-886-4500
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Colfax Library
Physical Address
10 Church Street
Colfax, CA 95713
Phone 530-346-8211
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Foresthill Library
Physical Address
24580 Main Street
Foresthill, CA 95631
Phone 530-367-2785
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Granite Bay Library
Physical Address
6475 Douglas Boulevard
Granite Bay, CA 95746
Phone 916-791-5590
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Kings Beach Library
Physical Address
301 Secline Street
Kings Beach, CA 96143
Phone 530-546-2021
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Rocklin Library
Physical Address
4890 Granite Drive
Rocklin, CA 95677
Phone 916-624-3133
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Tahoe City Library
Physical Address
740 N Lake Boulevard
Tahoe City, CA 96145
Phone 530-583-3382