Library Cards - City of Longmont

How to get a Library card

Getting a Longmont Public Library card is quick and easy. Come to the Library with a photo ID showing proof of a Colorado address, like an up-to-date CO driver’s license, and a staff member will help you through the process. Library cards are free, but you must be a Colorado resident to get one. If you are under the age of 16, you will need to get a Children’s Library card.

Library cards are issued at the Library’s Information Desk or Circulation Desk in the lobby.
Your first Library card is free. Replacement cards cost $2.
Library cards from other local libraries in our consortium group (i.e. Boulder, Broomfield, Lafayette, Louisville, and Loveland) may be used to check out or access most items and services offered at the Longmont Library. Exceptions include items from the Library of Things, Experience Bags, State Park Pass Backpacks, and some online information services.

If you can’t come in the Library to get your physical, permanent card and would like access to newspapers, Libby, language services, and more go here.

Get a temporary, online-use only Library card

You must be 16 years or older to get an online-use only Library card
If you are under the age of 16 you must have a guardian register with you
An online-use only Library card lets you use Library digital materials for 90 days such as Libby, eBooks, eMagazines, language services, research services and databses and online newspapers such as the New York Times.
Online-use only Library cards cannot be used to reserve Discovery Passes.
This card is meant to be an introduction to the Library’s digital collection. Cards are valid for 90 days only.
If you have a Library card, you do NOT need an online-use only Library card.
Click here to get a temporary, online-use only Library card

Computer Use-Only Library Card

No photo ID and no proof of address presented.
Permits use of the Computer Lab but no borrowing of materials.
Can be converted to a regular account once proper documentation is shown.

Teen Limited Use Card

For 13-15 year olds who do not have a guardian present.
Cards expire after 90 days. Cards can be converted to a regular Children’s Library card within the 90 day period by a guardian with proof of address and photo ID.
Cards can check out up to 3 items at a time.

Children’s Library Card

For those under the age of 16.
A guardian with a photo ID and proof of address must be present to sign up their child for a full-use card.
Children’s cards can be used to check out books and most other materials.

Children’s Limited Use Cards

If your child visits the library with a caregiver who is not the child’s guardian and is over 16 years of age, the child can still get a library card to check out items.

The caregiver present can sign the child up for a Limited Use card using their contact information.
Cards expire after one year. Cards can be converted to a regular Children’s Library card within the one year period by a guardian with proof of address and photo ID.
Cards can check out up to 3 items at a time.

Teachers Requesting Library Cards for their Students

If you are a teacher and would like Library cards for your students, please call the Children and Teen Services Desk at 303-651-8477 for more information.

Borrowing Policies

The Library's borrowing policies are set to try and allow for maximum enjoyment of materials by the most patrons possible. We appreciate your cooperation!