Get a Library Card

Library Card Responsibilities

• Cardholders are responsible for all items checked out on their card.
• Lost or stolen cards must be reported to the library immediately.
• Cardholders remain responsible for any items borrowed before a card is reported lost or stolen. 
• Each cardholder is eligible for one free replacement card per year. Additional replacements are $1.00 each, with valid identification.  
• Parents or guardians are responsible for all items, fines, and charges on the cards of their minor children. 

Note: Library cards are non-transferable and cannot be used by others except in two specific cases.

1. Homebound cardholders can pre-authorize someone to check out materials on their behalf.
2. A parent or guardian may use the minor’s card to borrow materials on behalf of the child. 

Getting a Library Card

Library cards are free for residents, property owners, business owners, or employees of Escambia County, Florida, the City of Pensacola, or the Town of Century, Florida.

Residents of Santa Rosa County, Florida, who do not meet the above criteria may qualify for a card with a $50 annual fee.

Adults (age 18+) must complete an application and present a valid photo ID.

Valid photo IDs are one of the following: 

• State-issued Driver License 
• State-issued Identification Card 
• Passport  
• United States Military ID (active, retired, dependent)
  • Common Access Card (CAC) for active duty and DoD Civilian employees
  • USID card for spouse, children, retirees, or reservists
  • Veteran Health ID Card (VHIC)
  • Veteran ID Card (VIC)

Minors (under 18) may receive one of the following card types, selected by their parent/guardian:

Card Types

Two-Year Term Card: Available for residents, property owners, business owners, employees of Escambia County, FL, City of Pensacola, Town of Century, or minors (0–17) of qualifying adults.

One-Year Term Card: Available for active or retired military, employees of a public or private school in Escambia County, Florida, students that attend any public or private school in Escambia County, Florida, residents of Santa Rosa County, Florida, or minors (0–17) of qualifying adults.

Short-Term Card: Available for those in Escambia County, Florida treatment or rehabilitation programs (with 90-day proof), stay in local shelters or extended-stay accommodations (with 90-day proof), or are visiting Escambia County, Florida for 3+ weeks (with lease; card expires with lease), or minors (0–17) of qualifying adults.

Student Card: For students in Escambia County public schools, homeschools, or K-12 institutions.  Checkouts are limited to 3 books (print or audio).  Damaged items may result in reduced future checkout limits unless paid for.