Library Cards

Why do you need a card? Library cards are necessary for checking out items, accessing the online databases and using the computers, both here in the library and in the computer center.

• Library cards are free to residents of the City of Takoma Park. Non-residents will be charged annual fees.
   
  
• Bring a photo ID. If your current address is different from the one on your ID, please bring proof of residence as well. This could be a printed check, utility bill, bank statement, MVA card, or a lease.
   
  
• If you are a child we will use your parent's ID if your parent accompanies you when you get your card. You can also take the application home, bring it back with all signatures, and we will mail the library card to your parent to give to you.
   
  
• Replacement cards cost $2 if your original card is missing. If your card is simply worn out, we will replace it at no charge.

 

Cards are also free for those who work within the City of Takoma Park,
as well as those currently registered at:

• the Takoma Park campus of Montgomery College
• Washington Adventist University

Please bring proof of current registration or employment, as well as standard identification.
 
Students at the six local public and parochial schools are also eligible for free cards.

• Takoma Park Elementary School
• Piney Branch Elementary School
• Takoma Park Middle School
• Washington McLaughlin Christian Elementary School
• John Nevins Andrews Elementary School
• Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School

 

 
Do you actually live in the City? Please check the city ward map. Receiving your mail through the Takoma Park post office does not mean you live here.

We are a department of the City, not a county library, and we charge nonresident fees. (We will temporarily waive the fee if you work or go to school in Takoma Park See the list above.)
 
As of July 1, 2011 the annual fees are: 

• $37 for residents of Montgomery County but not the City of Takoma Park (Note: the cost has been partially offset by a contribution from Montgomery County.)
   
  
• $60 for residents of other jurisdictions (PG County; DC; etc.)

 
Questions? Call us at 301.891.7259