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Get a Library Card
A Pierce County Library System card allows you to reserve materials, access e-sources and check out materials from the libraries.
Eligibility for a Pierce County Library card is based on where you live, because property owners support library service through property taxes. If you live within the Library’s service area, you are eligible for a free card.
If you are eligible, you may apply for a card online and the Library will issue you a temporary card number immediately. A permanent card can be issued when you visit any Pierce County Library branch with your photo ID, proof of address and fee (if applicable). A permanent card is required to check out books, CDs and other materials.
Unincorporated Pierce County
All property owners or residents living in unincorporated Pierce County or residents of a military base within Pierce County are eligible for a free card. Apply now for free card >>
Cities or Towns eligible for a Free Card
The following Cities or Towns are annexed to, or are contacting with, Pierce County Library and their residents are eligible for free Pierce County Library cards. Apply now for free card >>
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Reciprocating Library Districts in Washington
If you have a valid card for one of the following library districts, you may be eligible for a free card with Pierce County Library System. Reciprocal agreements allow people who live in the service area of the following libraries to check out books and other materials from their library and get a card from Pierce County Library System to check out materials for free from Pierce County Library, too. The reciprocal agreement also allows people who live in Pierce County Library’s service area to get a card from the following libraries and check out materials from those libraries for free, too. Apply now for reciprocal card. >>
- King County Library System
- Kitsap Regional Library
- Puyallup Public Library
- Timberland Regional Library
- Sno-Isle Regional Library
- North Olympic Library System
- North Central Regional Library
Cities or Towns not eligible for a free Card
Residents of the following cities or towns are not eligible for a free Pierce County Library card.
- Carbonado
- Fife
- Fircrest
- Roy (a non-resident annual household fee ($121) card is available.) Apply now for $121 card . >>
- Ruston
- Tacoma (a non-resident annual household fee ($121) card is available.) Apply now for $121 card. >>
Not sure of your jurisdiction?
The city/town listed in your U.S. Post Office assigned mailing address is for mailing purposes only, and is not a valid indicator of municipal tax jurisdiction. The County Auditor maintains a Web site which will give municipal jurisdiction for any specific address within Pierce County. Please visit Info by Address and look for “Am I within a City?” section, located at the bottom of the page for your address's data, to determine jurisdiction.