San Bernardino County Library

Before you start

Availability · One-year permanent card obtained at a county branch

To get a permanent 1 year library card visit any San Bernardino County Library. [4]

Eligibility & access · California-resident one-year free card

California resident – Free. Issued for 1 year [5]

Eligibility & access · Non-California one-year card fee

Non-California resident – $10 annual fee. Issued for 1 year [6]

Information & documents · Applicant presence at issuance

Library card applicant must be present to receive a library card. [7]

Information & documents · Adult photo-ID/mailing-address verification

• Photo ID with current mailing address (driver’s license, California ID card, student ID, work ID, passport – copies will not be accepted) [8]

Information & documents · Photo ID without current address requires supporting mail

• Photo ID without current mailing address- (driver’s license, California ID card, student ID, work ID, passport) PLUS mail to applicant or parent/responsible person. [9]

Eligibility & access · Partial-year resident out-of-state ID: local mailing proof or non-California fee

• Partial year residents that have out of state ID must have a local mailing address and meet the requirements above OR pay the Non-California resident fee. [10]

Information & documents · Minor accompanied by financially responsible adult and adult ID/address proof

1. The minor may be accompanied by a parent or other adult who is willing to accept financial responsibility for the account and able to present a photo ID and proof of current address. Photo ID must meet the criteria listed above, copies will not be accepted. Up to two responsible parties may have authorized access to the account; contact information on the account applies to the first name listed; the first-named person accepts financial responsibility for the account. Failure to return materials and fines/fees of $25 or more will result in referral to a collection agency and additional charges. If the account is submitted to the collection agency, the parent/responsible party will be responsible in his/her own name for the debt. [11]

Information & documents · Unaccompanied-minor alternative requires all subsequently listed forms and actual adult ID

2. If a parent or responsible adult is unable to accompany the minor to the library, the minor must present the following: [12]

Information & documents · Unaccompanied minor: signed card application

a. Library card application form signed by the parent/responsible party. [13]

Information & documents · Unaccompanied minor: responsible party’s actual photo ID and address proof, no copies

b. Parent/Responsible Party’s actual photo ID (no copies accepted) and proof of current address. [14]

Information & documents · Unaccompanied minor: signed responsible-party consent agreement

c. Parent/Responsible Party Consent Agreement form completed and signed by the responsible adult. [15]

Availability · Regular-card replacement fee paid at purchase

It cost $2.00 to replace a regular library card. The $2.00 must be paid at the time of purchase. [16]

Availability · Phone card renewal requires card number

Cards can be renewed over the phone when the customer has the card number. [17]

Eligibility & access · California-resident digital library card

Eligibility: All California residents are eligible for a digital library card. [18]

Availability · Digital-only free online resource access

Benefits: A digital library card provides immediate, free access to online databases and downloadable e-content, including e-books, audiobooks, movies, magazines, and music. [19]

Availability · Digital card excludes physical holds/checkouts and branch public computers

Limitations: This card cannot be used to check out or place holds on physical materials at branch libraries, nor can it be used to access public internet computers at library branches. [20]

Information & documents · Full-access upgrade photo-ID examples

• Photo Identification: A valid photo ID (e.g., driver’s license, state ID card, student ID, work ID, or passport). [21]

Information & documents · Full-access upgrade current mailing-address proof when absent from ID

• Proof of Current Address: If your photo ID does not display your current mailing address, bring an additional document, such as a utility bill or bank statement, that verifies your current address. Visit a Library Location and sign up today! [22]