Get a Library Card

27646_Library_Logo_RoundedRectanglePlacer 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 click to sign up for a library card Opens in new window

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. 

Cartoon graphic of an photo ID cardForms 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

Folded out map with pin in itIf your address is not listed on your photo ID, please bring one of the following documents or have an electronic/digital version available to show staff:

  • Utility Bill (e.g. electric, cable, phone, water)
  • Credit Card Bill
  • Lease or Mortage 
  • 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 are an adult who has 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)

Note about child and teen cards: when a youth turns 18, their library account is blocked, preventing them from checking out materials, using computers, or accessing such online resources as eBooks and databases. Former child card account holders must sign up for a new library card; former teen cardholders can have their accounts updated. Patrons must provide a valid government-issued photo ID and proof of current address.