Butte County Library
Official public library system associated with Butte County for browsing. Independent city library systems may also serve the county. Membership rules, branch service areas and every address in the county are not implied by this association.
Read the actual provider’s reviewed topic below. Eligibility, digital-only versus physical access, youth requirements and fees remain specific to this system; county association does not unify independent city or partner-library rules.
- Availability · Initial library card and local branch borrowing
- Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources.
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Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
7b34808268a6981f - Availability · Printable English/Spanish applications must be submitted in person
- Applications are available at all branches and can also be printed in either English or Spanish from the links that follow. The application must be submitted in person. When you apply for a library card, you agree to return borrowed materials on time, pay overdue fees, and be responsible for lost or damaged items.
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Applications are available at all branches and can also be printed in either English or Spanish from the links that follow. The application must be submitted in person. When you apply for a library card, you agree to return borrowed materials on time, pay overdue fees, and be responsible for lost or damaged items.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Before you start · 5 requirements & conditions
- Information & documents · Ages0–17 application requires parent/guardian signature
- Children and young adults (ages 0 to 17) may receive a library card by completing an application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
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Children and young adults (ages 0 to 17) may receive a library card by completing an application signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
7b34808268a6981f - Eligibility & access · No-photo-ID/address category — computer-use only, not full borrowing
- Adults who do not have photo ID, or proof of current address, may apply for a computer-use only card, which provides daily access to the library's public computers. Please bring some sort of identification with your name in order to apply for this card (need not be photo ID). You may update your account later (for full borrowing privileges) by providing the above identification.
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Adults who do not have photo ID, or proof of current address, may apply for a computer-use only card, which provides daily access to the library's public computers. Please bring some sort of identification with your name in order to apply for this card (need not be photo ID). You may update your account later (for full borrowing privileges) by providing the above identification.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
7b34808268a6981f - Eligibility & access · Butte-resident eCard, distinct from physical full-access card
- Good news! Butte County residents can now get an eCard to access our e-Resources without first having to visit a library branch. If you have a full-access Butte County Library card, you don't need an eCard. You already have access! eCard provides you access to the following resources:
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Good news! Butte County residents can now get an eCard to access our e-Resources without first having to visit a library branch. If you have a full-access Butte County Library card, you don't need an eCard. You already have access! eCard provides you access to the following resources:
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
7b34808268a6981f - Processing time · eCard number email after successful registration — one business day
- Head over to get an eCard. You will receive your Username and eCard Number by email within one business day after successful registration.
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Head over to get an eCard. You will receive your Username and eCard Number by email within one business day after successful registration.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
7b34808268a6981f - Information & documents · Adult acceptable ID/address combinations, with replacement fee kept distinct
- Library cards are free, although a fee of $1 is charged to replace a lost card. To be issued an adult library card you must present one of the following forms of identification: Valid California Driver License Valid California State Identification Card Any one item from both of the following two lists:Current Picture Identification (ID):Passport Military ID School-issued student ID Employee identification card Out-of-State driver license Address Verification: (must include name and California address)Mail postmarked within last 30 days An imprinted bank check or deposit slip Current rent receipt or lease Current utility bill dated within the last 30 days Children and Teen Cards Children's Card
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Library cards are free, although a fee of $1 is charged to replace a lost card. To be issued an adult library card you must present one of the following forms of identification: Valid California Driver License Valid California State Identification Card Any one item from both of the following two lists:Current Picture Identification (ID):Passport Military ID School-issued student ID Employee identification card Out-of-State driver license Address Verification: (must include name and California address)Mail postmarked within last 30 days An imprinted bank check or deposit slip Current rent receipt or lease Current utility bill dated within the last 30 days Children and Teen Cards Children's Card
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Library cards are free and will open the doors to a whole world of books, movies, music, programs for kids and adults, computers and online information. A library card gives borrowing privileges at all branches and provides access to the library's online resources.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot 7b34808268a6981f