Get a Library Card

Register for a card.

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To get any library card you must:

• Be a Colorado Resident and show photo identification and proof of address.
• Have parental approval if under 18. (Parents or guardians are responsible for library materials and any fines or charges incurred by minor children under the age of 18.)
• Apply for a library card online, or at any of our locations.
• You will get a temporary account number.
• You can use your temporary account to access research databases.
• You may place up to 2 holds on library materials with a temporary account.
• Your temporary account number will only be active for 60 days. Please visit any of our libraries to get your library card and fully activate your account. Be prepared to show a photo I.D. and proof of your current address.

For Colorado residents, a variety of Arapahoe Library District library cards are available, including:

• Permanent Full Service Library Card: For all Colorado residents, except for patrons who live in Aurora and do not pay taxes to Arapahoe Library District.
• Temporary Resident Library Card: For patrons who live in Colorado temporarily and have a permanent address elsewhere.
• Aurora Limited Library Card: For patrons who live in Aurora, and do not pay taxes to Arapahoe Library District. Read more information about the limits.
• Aurora Full Service Library Card: This card is available for purchase and is for Aurora patrons who do not pay taxes to Arapahoe Library District but want full checkout privileges and do not want to be held to Aurora Limited checkout limits.

With your Permanent Full Service Library card you can:

• Checkout books, DVDs, music and more from any of our locations.
• View your library account: Place or cancel holds, pay fines or renew items online.
• Access a variety of specialized research databases through the library website.
• Reserve a public computer.
• Download eAudiobook, eBooks, eMagazines and eMusic.
• Request items from Prospector and Inter-Library Loans.

With your Temporary Resident Library Card you can:

• Checkout a maximum of 7 items from any of our convenient locations.
• View your library account: Place or cancel holds and renew library items online.
• Access a variety of specialized research databases through the library website.
• Reserve a public computer.
• Place holds and download audiobook and eBook titles.
• Request Inter-Library Loans and items from Prospector.

With your Aurora Limited Library Card you can:

• Checkout 3 items per card
• Place 2 holds per card

You cannot:

• Renew items
• Use Inter-Library Loan or Prospector

With your Aurora Full Service Library Card you can:

• Checkout books, DVDs, music and more from any of our locations.
• View your library account: Place or cancel holds and renew library items online.
• Access a variety of specialized research databases through the library website.
• Reserve a public computer.
• Place holds and download eAudiobook, eBooks, eMagazines and eMusic.
• Request items from Prospector and Inter-Library Loan.

This card is available for purchase and is for Aurora patrons who do not pay taxes to Arapahoe Library District but want full checkout privileges and do not want to be held to Aurora Limited checkout limits.

Important Details about the Aurora Full Service ALD Library Card:

• The cost for the card is $100 per year, per household.
• The cost for a partial year card will be prorated ($8.50 per month).
• Full payment must be made during the time of purchase (no payment plans/billing services available).
• No refunds once card is purchased.
• Volunteers and seniors are exempt from checkout limits and do not need to purchase a card.
• To purchase a card, please visit any Arapahoe Library District library. Cards cannot be purchased online or over the phone.
• Cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard are all acceptable forms of payment.