Marin County Free Library
Official public library system associated with Marin 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 this library system’s own card instructions. Online registration, physical-card activation, residence and youth requirements may differ; use the quoted local conditions below where provided.
- Availability · Other MARINet libraries have their own borrowing policies
- Please note: Borrowing policies (including check-out periods and overdue fines) for items belonging to other libraries in Marin may differ from those of the Marin County Free Library.
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Official library card instructions — Other MARINet libraries have their own borrowing policies
Please note: Borrowing policies (including check-out periods and overdue fines) for items belonging to other libraries in Marin may differ from those of the Marin County Free Library.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
b347a3ef70ae129d - Availability · Report lost/stolen card immediately
- If your library card is lost or stolen, please report it immediately by phone or in person at any branch.
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MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06041 p11
If your library card is lost or stolen, please report it immediately by phone or in person at any branch.
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b347a3ef70ae129d - Availability · Five-year card expiry; contact branch for renewal
- Library cards automatically expire every 5 years, so that we can confirm we have your current address and phone number. If your card has expired, you may renew your card by contacting any branch.
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MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06041 p15
Library cards automatically expire every 5 years, so that we can confirm we have your current address and phone number. If your card has expired, you may renew your card by contacting any branch.
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Before you start · 3 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Online instant card — Marin County residency and physical card
- You can apply online, opens a new window for an instant library card. To use the online application, you need to be a resident of Marin County. You will be able to access online resources and place holds on items for pickup. (Some online resources may take up to 24 hours to become available). When you come into the library, you can also get a physical library card.
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Official library card instructions — Online instant card — Marin County residency and physical card
You can apply online, opens a new window for an instant library card. To use the online application, you need to be a resident of Marin County. You will be able to access online resources and place holds on items for pickup. (Some online resources may take up to 24 hours to become available). When you come into the library, you can also get a physical library card.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
b347a3ef70ae129d - Eligibility & access · Out-of-state Visitor Card costs10USD and lasts three months
- If you are a visitor from out-of-state, you can apply for a Visitor’s Card. It costs $10 and is good for 3 months.
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MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06041 p3
If you are a visitor from out-of-state, you can apply for a Visitor’s Card. It costs $10 and is good for 3 months.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
b347a3ef70ae129d - Information & documents · Replacement card requires photo ID at a branch
- To get a replacement card, you will need to bring your photo I.D. to any branch.
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MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06041 p13
To get a replacement card, you will need to bring your photo I.D. to any branch.
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MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY · MARIN COUNTY FREE LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link
Library Cards
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