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Get a library card in California

Get a library card.

In California, 47 county departments, 8 public authorities and 2 city governments publish 58 official links for this service. Reviewed requirements cover documents (109), availability notices (101), eligibility (82), accessibility (3), processing time (2), deadlines (1), appointments (1) and languages (1). 57 counties have a page for it below.

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County browse results can include county departments, city libraries and independent or shared library authorities. Confirm that the provider meets your needs.
Residency, ID, youth-card and replacement-card rules vary by library system.
Administrative directory phones are marked separately from branch service desks. Check a branch’s official page before visiting.

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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.

Library-card requirements & published local categoriesOfficial instructions

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.

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.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

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.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

Butte County Library · Butte County Library — Library Card (opens in a new tab)

Butte County Library — Library Card — 06007 reviewed card topic

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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Get a library card in California

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