Florida residents ages 18 and older may get a library card in person at any Library location. Adults need a picture ID with current Florida address. Minors (17 and under) need a parent or guardian's signature. ACLD library cards are free to any resident of the state of Florida. Out-of-state residents may get a card by paying a non-refundable fee of $40 per year or $20 for 6 months. Check or cash only at any ACLD location.
Library cards "expire" every three years, so that the Library can do an address check and verify the information on your card is still correct. If you get a message that you can not place holds or renew items because your card is expired, please call Circulation Services (352) 334-3950, and we will renew your card over the phone.
When applying for a library card, if the photo ID does not have the current Florida address, residency in Florida can be verified with:
• Voter's registration card.
• Rent or utility receipt.
• Personal checkbook with imprinted name and address.
• Property tax notice.
• Name and address on mail with canceled postage, including forwarded mail.
• Telephone listing in current telephone directory.
Any of these, presented along with a picture ID, will verify your Florida residency and eligibility for an ACLD library card.
Yes. If you don’t currently have a card, an Internet card can be issued quickly without any paperwork to fill out. Your Internet card enables you to use the PC Reservation system to reserve computer time at a library branch. For more information, see Get a Library Card or call Circulation Services at (352) 334-3950.
Residents of Alachua County are eligible for free library cards from 11 surrounding counties: Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, and Union.
