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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.

1 guide with reviewed service links · Santa Barbara

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City government · Santa Barbara

Santa Maria Public Library

City of Santa Maria provider; the city describes contract library services to nearby county libraries. This is not a single library department serving all Santa Barbara County addresses.

Santa Maria eCard, youth signature & library assistanceOfficial instructions

Santa Maria’s own electronic-card referral and under-18 signature rule. This city/contract provider is not all Santa Barbara County library systems, and the page does not establish every physical-card requirement.

Source checked October 26, 2026

Santa Maria Public Library · Santa Maria Public Library — FAQ (opens in a new tab)

Santa Maria Public Library — FAQ — 06083 card entry

Apply online at https://sm.blackgold.org/MyAccount/eCARD to get an electronic library card and begin placing holds, using e-books and other electronic content immediately. Visit the Black Gold website to review options or call the library at (805)925-0994 extension 8563 for more information. Parents or guardians must sign the application form for children under the age of 18. For more information, call the Library at (805) 925-0994 extension 8563.

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