How to get a library card:
Adults (18 and over) | Youth (13-17) | Juveniles (0-12) |
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Valid photo ID with current physical address* | Valid photo ID with current physical address* | Parent/or legal guardian (with proper ID*) and child must be present |
Free! | Parent/or legal guardian (with proper ID) and child must be present | Free! |
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- Adults (age 18+) may apply for a library card by completing a library card application, and providing a valid photo ID with their current physical address, such as a Florida Driver’s License, a Florida Identification Card, or a Military ID.
- Minors (ages birth-17) may apply for a library card when their parent or legal guardian (with proper ID) accompanies them to the library. Age may restrict access to particular library resources.
- Before a card can be renewed following expiration, personal information must be verified and all fines and charges must be paid in full.
Library Card Responsibilities
- Library patrons are responsible for all items checked out on their card.
- If the card is lost or stolen, notify the library immediately.
- Patrons are responsible for any items checked out on their card prior to the card being reported lost or stolen.
- A patron may receive one replacement card per year. After the first replacement card, cards are reissued at a cost of $1.00 each, with proper identification. This replacement policy and fee applies to all library cards, including student library cards.
- Parents or legal guardians are responsible for all items, fines, and charges on the cards of their minor children.
Two Year Term Card: Patron must meet one of the following requirements:
- Live in or own property in Escambia County
- Own a business in Escambia County
- Work for the City of Pensacola, Town of Century, or Escambia County
- Minors (ages birth-17) of a qualifying adult parent
One Year Term Card: Patron must meet one of the following requirements:
- Employed at a public or private school in Escambia County
- Member of the military and works at a military base in Escambia County
- Attends any public or private school in Escambia County and can provide a current class schedule or school Identification
- Residents of Santa Rosa County, Florida pay an annual $50 fee
Short Term Card: Checkouts are limited to books, Compact Discs (Music and Audiobooks), DVDs & Blu-Rays, and eResources (i.e., eBooks). Patron must meet one of the following requirements:
- Resides in a treatment or rehabilitation program in Escambia County and can provide an official letter verifying his or her address (valid 90 days)
- Lives in an Escambia County shelter or an extended stay accommodation and can provide an official letter from the organization verifying his or her address (valid 90 days)
- Patron is visiting Escambia County for three (3) or more weeks and can provide a lease agreement. Card expires at the end of the lease period.
Student Card: Parents or legal guardians of students in Escambia County Public Schools, Escambia County Homeschoolers, or other Escambia County K-12 educational institutions may request a no fines or fees library card for their minor.
- Checkout limit to three (3) books (includes print and audio).
- Items returned that are damaged beyond repair will result in a reduction in the number of items allowed.
- Student Library cards can be used to ride Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for free.