San Diego County Library
Official public library system associated with San Diego 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 · Physical Standard Card replaces eCard number
- To check out physical items, you’ll need to convert your eCard to a Standard Card at any San Diego County Library branch. Your new Standard Card number will replace the eCard number.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06073 p2
To check out physical items, you’ll need to convert your eCard to a Standard Card at any San Diego County Library branch. Your new Standard Card number will replace the eCard number.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
94bff28a210e31fa - Availability · Noncounty e-resource and consortium exclusions
- Non-San Diego County residents will have access to physical materials, but will not have access to Libby, eLibrary resources, Link+ and Circuit, Inter-library Loan, or Discover & Go.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06073 p7
Non-San Diego County residents will have access to physical materials, but will not have access to Libby, eLibrary resources, Link+ and Circuit, Inter-library Loan, or Discover & Go.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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Before you start · 6 requirements & conditions
- Information & documents · Minor application
- If you’re under 18, you will need to have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application with you.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
Official library card instructions — Minor application
If you’re under 18, you will need to have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application with you.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
94bff28a210e31fa - Information & documents · Library visit — photo ID, address and guardian
- Bring a picture ID and proof of your current address with you. If you’re under 18, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
Official library card instructions — Library visit — photo ID, address and guardian
Bring a picture ID and proof of your current address with you. If you’re under 18, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
94bff28a210e31fa - Eligibility & access · County-resident eCard immediate digital services
- San Diego County residents can sign up online and get immediate access to our eLibrary, which includes downloadable books, audiobooks and magazines, plus student resources, learning services and more.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06073 p0
San Diego County residents can sign up online and get immediate access to our eLibrary, which includes downloadable books, audiobooks and magazines, plus student resources, learning services and more.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
94bff28a210e31fa - Eligibility & access · California residents: physical borrowing with limited electronic services
- California residents will have full access to our physical materials, and limited eLibrary services.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06073 p6
California residents will have full access to our physical materials, and limited eLibrary services.
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94bff28a210e31fa - Eligibility & access · California-resident/military fee category
- California residents and military: Free
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06073 p8
California residents and military: Free
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
94bff28a210e31fa - Eligibility & access · Non-California one-time card fee
- Non-California residents: $5 one-time fee
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06073 p9
Non-California residents: $5 one-time fee
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY · SAN DIEGO COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link
Get a Library Card
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