El Dorado County Library

Before you start

Availability · Online application must be completed at branch within two weeks

Fill out an application at any El Dorado County Library. Or complete our online library card application, and visit the library within two weeks of online registration. A valid photo identification will also be required to get your library card. [4]

Information & documents · Juvenile parent/guardian presence and photo ID

For juveniles a parent or guardian must accompany the child, complete the library card application and show valid photo identification. [5]

Information & documents · Ages16–18 driver-license exception to parent presence; signature still needed

Juveniles 16 to 18 years old: Teenagers who have a driver license may use it as identification. A parent or guardian must complete the library card application and sign it, but a parent or guardian need not be present. [6]

Availability · Four-year card expiry and contact verification at renewal

Library cards expire every four years. Please call or visit the library, to have your account updated. Library staff will verify your address, telephone number, and email address and extend your card for another four years. [7]

Availability · Lost/stolen card, photo ID and replacement before further checkout

Please notify the library of lost or stolen cards. A valid photo identification will also be required to replace your library card. Lost cards must be replaced before further checkout. The cardholder (or parent of minor) is responsible for any items or charges on the card until it is reported lost or stolen. [8]