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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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Nevada County Library

Official public library system associated with Nevada 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 instructionsOfficial instructions

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.

Three-year renewal; resident/nonresident channel differences

Library accounts expire every three years and will need to be renewed in person, over the phone or via email. To renew your account visit any Nevada County Library location, call 530-265-7050 or submit the online Ask-A-Librarian form. Only residents of Nevada County may renew their library account over the phone or via email. Nonresidents of Nevada County must visit a library location to renew their library account.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Temporary online account excludes Libby/Hoopla until physical card issued

With this temporary login you can place library materials on hold, access your account through the library's online catalog and utilize many of the library's digital resources. Access to Libby and Hoopla will be restricted until you receive your physical library card.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

NEVADA COUNTY LIBRARY · NEVADA COUNTY LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)

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