San Francisco Public Library
Library function; provider and jurisdiction must be verified.[1]
Source checked October 26, 2026[1]sfpl.org
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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.
Before you start
- Eligibility & access · California resident membership
- Apply for your SF Public Library card today and start enjoying a whole new world of free services, programs, classes and digital entertainment. Membership is free to all California residents. [4]
- Information & documents · Application and in-person photo ID
- Getting your library card is fast and easy. First, apply online or fill out the paper application at your local branch, then present a valid photo ID in-person at any SFPL location. You can even choose from a variety of card designs! [5]
Check the provider’s specific aids, request notice periods and branch/service-area conditions. Home delivery, interpretation and staff assistance retain their own eligibility and availability limits.
Before you start
- Accessibility · Free special/homebound service is San Francisco-resident and permanent/long-term-disability scoped
- This free service is offered to any resident of San Francisco whose use of the Library's facilities and resources is affected by permanent or long-term disability. [10]
Fees
Fees are quoted only when a source document supports the amount and conditions.
| Service | Amount | Conditions & source |
|---|---|---|
| Library membership | $0.00per card | California resident membership.[6] |
These are individual fee items, not a quote for your total. Other charges or exemptions may apply; confirm the total with the office.
Forms & documents
Official forms and document pages for this office’s services.
Sources & last checked4 source pages · 10 citations
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- [1] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · Official library page — provider identity and services
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
San Francisco Public Library | Home
- [2] Public Library Administrative Headquarters Directory — live 2025 report (opens in a new tab)
California State Library · Live 2025–26 administrative headquarters report — SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY100 LARKIN STSAN FRANCISCO941024705(415) 557-4400(415) 557-4400(415) 557-4433info@sfpl.orghttp://sfpl.orgMichaelLambertCity Librarian
- [3] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library services (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · Official library services page — exact library-card instructions link
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Get a Library Card
- [4] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — California resident membership
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Apply for your SF Public Library card today and start enjoying a whole new world of free services, programs, classes and digital entertainment. Membership is free to all California residents.
- [5] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · Official library card instructions — Application and in-person photo ID
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Getting your library card is fast and easy. First, apply online or fill out the paper application at your local branch, then present a valid photo ID in-person at any SFPL location. You can even choose from a variety of card designs!
- [6] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · Library card fees — Library membership
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Apply for your SF Public Library card today and start enjoying a whole new world of free services, programs, classes and digital entertainment. Membership is free to all California residents.
- [7] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06075 local card contact
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
More questions about your new library card? Visit our FAQ or contact us via chat or phone, (415) 557-4400.
- [8] SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions (opens in a new tab)
SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY · SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY — library card instructions — 06075 form 0
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
Library Card Application
- [9] San Francisco Public Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco Public Library · San Francisco Public Library — Accessibility Services — 06075 accessibility
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
This free service is offered to any resident of San Francisco whose use of the Library's facilities and resources is affected by permanent or long-term disability.
- [10] San Francisco Public Library — Accessibility Services (opens in a new tab)
San Francisco Public Library · San Francisco Public Library — Accessibility Services — 06075 accessibility p1
Source reviewed October 26, 2026View supporting excerpt
This free service is offered to any resident of San Francisco whose use of the Library's facilities and resources is affected by permanent or long-term disability.