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San Bernardino County, California · Libraries, parks and recreation

Get a library card in San Bernardino County

Get a library card

1 provider · 1 official link · 19 reviewed requirements · sources checked October 26, 2026

In San Bernardino County, 1 county department publishes 1 official link for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (10), availability notices (5) and eligibility (4). 1 provider publishes reviewed fee items on its guide.

These are the San Bernardino County providers with a reviewed service link for this task. Other offices may also help, and a provider may serve only part of the county: check each service area. Fees and forms stay on each office’s guide, where their sources are cited.
County government

San Bernardino County Library

Official public library system associated with San Bernardino 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.

Library-card instructions — San Bernardino County Library (opens in a new tab)Official instructions

Use this actual provider’s published card categories, documents, youth requirements and application instructions. County browsing association does not establish membership eligibility, every branch boundary or complete fees.

Availability · One-year permanent card obtained at a county branch
To get a permanent 1 year library card visit any San Bernardino County Library.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

San Bernardino County Library — Library Information — 06071 p8

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

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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Availability · Phone card renewal requires card number
Cards can be renewed over the phone when the customer has the card number.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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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.

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Before you start · 14 requirements & conditions
Eligibility & access · California-resident one-year free card
California resident – Free. Issued for 1 year
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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California resident – Free. Issued for 1 year

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Eligibility & access · Non-California one-year card fee
Non-California resident – $10 annual fee. Issued for 1 year
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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Information & documents · Applicant presence at issuance
Library card applicant must be present to receive a library card.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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Library card applicant must be present to receive a library card.

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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)
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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• 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.

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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• 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.

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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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.

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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:
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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Information & documents · Unaccompanied minor: signed card application
a. Library card application form signed by the parent/responsible party.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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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.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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Information & documents · Unaccompanied minor: signed responsible-party consent agreement
c. Parent/Responsible Party Consent Agreement form completed and signed by the responsible adult.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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Eligibility & access · California-resident digital library card
Eligibility: All California residents are eligible for a digital library card.
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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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).
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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

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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!
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San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

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• 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!

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Source & saved evidence

San Bernardino County Library · San Bernardino County Library — Library Information (opens in a new tab)

San Bernardino County Library — Library Information — 06071 card entry

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

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