How do I get a library card?

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fa-calendar-o"></i><span class="sr-only">Last Updated:</span> Sep 30, 2024</span>     <span class="s-la-faq-views" title="Views"><i class="fa fa-eye"></i><span class="sr-only">Views:</span> 849168</span></div></div> </h2> </div> <div id="" class="s-la-box-content clearfix" > <div class="s-la-faq-answer"><p style="margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; font-size: 48px; line-height: normal; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(39, 114, 166);"><span style="color:#000080;">All Are Welcome</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14px;"><img alt="All are Welcome" class="img-responsive" src="https://libapps.s3.amazonaws.com/accounts/127484/images/Welcome.gif" style="width: 300px; height: 115px; float: left; margin-left: 3px; margin-right: 11px;" /></span><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Residents of California</span></strong><span style="font-size:14px;"> may receive a free library card. </span>A San Francisco Public Library card opens the door to a world of information and 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In addition to <a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/explore/recent_arrivals?formats=BK">borrowing books</a><a href="https://sfpl.org/books-and-media">, </a><a href="https://sfpl.bibliocommons.com/explore/recent_arrivals?formats=LP">LPs</a>, and <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/97385">museum passes</a>, your card allows you to <a href="https://sfpl.org/research-learn/elibrary">download digital media</a>, <a href="https://sfpl.org/articles-databases">use electronic databases</a>, <a href="https://sfpl.org/research-learn/elearning">take online classes</a>, <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/341987">use library computers and printers to copy, scan, and fax</a> and more. </p> <div class="calloutbox"><strong>Online Application</strong><br /> • <a href="https://sflib1.sfpl.org/selfreg">English</a><br /> • <a href="https://sflib1.sfpl.org/selfreg*cht">中文 Chinese</a><br /> • <a href="https://sflib1.sfpl.org/selfreg*spi">Español Spanish</a><br /> <br /> <strong>Paper Application</strong><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21017&type=1&key=9b53a85498fc30a6a621d7dad2bdd941">English <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21016&type=1&key=a537df787e60689d88fe38f8f8f7d284">العربية Arabic <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21015&type=1&key=e3dbfee5887aaacc726bd4fee1819605">中文 Chinese <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21013&type=1&key=d65d6291f1829ce4df0524ff60933f86">日本語 Japanese <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21012&type=1&key=a80486de765fe75bda1b4c9b49c02b4a">Русский Russian <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21011&type=1&key=15da1648c861309419b96b9eec8daaba">Español Spanish <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21010&type=1&key=5620044e33672d96a807a0fc80ba7c43">Tagalog Filipino <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a><br /> • <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/loader?fid=21009&type=1&key=cc22474f379fb748936755409c2c5c22">Tiếng Việt Vietnamese <span style="font-size:10px;">(PDF)</span></a></div> <p><span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Fill out an Application </span></span></strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://sflib1.sfpl.org/selfreg" target="_blank">Apply online</a> (or fill out and print the paper application) and then present a <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/129952" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">valid photo ID</a> in-person at any <a href="https://sfpl.org/locations">SFPL location</a> to receive a library card.</p> <p>The Library does not issue library cards online; <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/121486" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">you must visit in-person</a>. </p> <ul> <li>People ages 13-18 can show ID or have a parent / guardian sign.</li> <li>A parent / guardian must sign for anyone under age 13.</li> <li>San Francisco residents who have a disability/long-term medical condition that prevents you from visiting the Library may use <a href="https://sfpl.org/services/accessibility-services/library-mail">Home Library Services</a>.</li> <li>Educators living or working in SF may apply for a <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/176130">Teacher Card</a>.</li> <li>SFPL also offers <a href="https://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/129952#types">Welcome, Digital Access, and Visitor cards</a> for those who don't have a CA ID. Visitor cards cost $10 and are valid for 3 months.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color:#000080;"><strong><span style="font-size:26px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Online Account</span></span></strong></span></p> <p>Your library card and PIN are used to access your online account at <a href="https://sflib1.sfpl.org/patroninfo" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">sflib1.sfpl.org/patroninfo</a>.</p> <p>You may wish to <a href="http://sfpl.libanswers.com/faq/134534" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">register for a BiblioCommons account</a> as well, and use it to track your checkouts and more. 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