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Library Cards

With a Bucks County library card and PIN, you can borrow physical materials, use computers and meeting rooms, and access e-resources. Your card is good at all public libraries in Bucks County.

Apply in person at any location to get a library card. You’ll need to bring a photo ID and evidence of current Bucks County residence, business ownership, employment, or school enrollment.

Start the Application Process Online

If you’re a resident of Bucks County, you can start the application process from home. After applying, you must visit your selected home library to pick up your permanent card and set a PIN.

Temporary card numbers offer access to My Account to place holds on physical items.

Temporary card numbers do not give access to:

  • e-books or audiobooks
  • other e-resources, such as newspapers and research tools
  • meeting rooms
  • library computers

These resources are available only after you finish registration in person. To do that, you’ll need to visit your selected home library with identification and proof of residency. Staff will provide your permanent card and help you set your PIN.

My Account

In My Account, you can place and pause holds, pay fines, renew your checkouts, update your PIN, opt in to keep a record of your checkouts, link your account to a family or friend’s account, or get alerts for new items.

See the My Account FAQ page for detailed information about using My Account.

Help with Library Cards

I just registered for a library card online. Can I start borrowing e-books?

After applying, you will receive a temporary card number that can be used to set up an online account and place holds on physical items. The temporary number cannot be used to access online resources. In the next 3 months, you’ll need to visit your selected home library to pick up your permanent card and set a PIN, which can be used to access e-books and audiobooks.

I can no longer access my online account or e-resources. What’s going on?

Your library card may be up for renewal. This happens every few years so library staff can confirm your contact information. Staff will be happy to renew your library card in-person at any of our locations. Please bring current photo ID, such as a driver’s license. Once your card has been renewed, you should be able to access My Account and use e-resources again without issue.

How do I renew my library card?

Staff will be happy to renew your library card in-person at any of our locations, or curbside at our 7 branches. Please bring current photo ID, such as a driver’s license.

How do I update the address on my library account?

If your mailing address has changed, staff will be happy to update your account at any of our locations. Please bring a current photo ID that shows your new address, such as a driver’s license.

Can I renew my library card from home?

Library card renewals for disabled or homebound users will be handled on a case-by-case basis by your local library.

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