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- Adults 50+
- Computer Classes
- Research Corner
- Help
- How to Get Notices from the Library
- Job and Business
- Language Communities
- Library Card
- Account Log-in
- Card Choices
- Get a Library Card
- Library Account FAQs
- Library Card Drive
- Library Card Testimonials
- Lost your Library Card
- Meeting Rooms
- Military Connections
- Online Services
- Outreach
- Pierce County Library 2030: Facilities Master Plan
- Reserve a Computer
- Test Proctoring
- Tools for Tough Economic Times
- Wireless Access
Get a Library Card
How do I get a card?
Apply online for a temporary card to:
- Reserve books and materials.
- Access e-sources.
Am I eligible for a free Pierce County Library card?
Yes, if you live or own property in Pierce County that is:
- Unincorporated.
- Military base.
- Tribal land.
- National park.
- City or town annexed to the Library:
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How do I get a card?
Apply online for a temporary card to:
- Reserve books and materials.
- Access e-sources.
How do I get a permanent card?
Visit any Pierce County Library with your photo ID and proof of address to:
- Check out books, CDs and other materials.
- Access downloadable e-books, audiobooks and music.
- Reserve a computer.
- Reserve DVDs with MediaBank.
Can I get a visitor card?
Yes. If you are residing temporarily in Pierce County, such as visiting family members, exchange student or temporarily assigned soldier, you may get a library card for up to one year.
- Visit your Pierce County Library.
- Provide your temporary and home addresses.
Can I get a card for my organization?
Yes, if you are eligible for a library card.
- Visit your Pierce County Library.
- Download a form for organizations, institutions, agencies and businesses.
Where can I find an application form for a card?
- At your Pierce County Library.
- Download a form:
- English.
- Korean.
- Spanish.
Due to Pierce County Library System Board of Trustee policy, people who live in cities and towns that do not support a public library may not have access to Pierce County Library System services that require a library card.
Residents in the following cities/towns are not eligible for library cards:
- Carbonado.
- Fircrest.
- Ruston.
If you live in one of these cities/towns and are interested in receiving library services, please contact your city/town council. Annexing to the Library for services would provide you with library service.
Other library systems where you are eligible for a library card
If you live in Pierce County Library’s service area, you may also get a free card at any of the following public libraries and vice versa. Visit any of these libraries to get your card.
- Fort Vancouver Regional Library
- King County Library System
- Kitsap Regional Library
- North Central Regional Library
- North Olympic Library System
- Puyallup Public Library
- Roy Public Library
- The Seattle Public Library
- Sno-Isle Regional Library
- Tacoma Public Library
- Timberland Regional Library
Get your Pierce County Library Card at any Pierce County Library or online.
