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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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Santa Cruz Public Libraries

Official public library system associated with Santa Cruz 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.

Under-18 mailed-card option

Applicants under 18 may apply for a card without providing identification or proof of address. Applicants are allowed to check out one item at the time of registration. Applicants may not use the card again until the card has been received in the mail.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Immediate full use with ID/address or parent proof

Applicants who can provide identification and proof of address or who apply in the presence of a parent who can provide such proof may have full use of the card at the time of registration.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES · SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARIES — library services (opens in a new tab)

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