Get a Library Card

Get a Library Card
Register for a Library Card Here

Hand holding a library card

To register for a library card, fill out the online application linked below. You will be issued a temporary number which will allow you to place 2 items on hold. Your temporary number will only be valid for 1 month. To obtain a full access card and continue to enjoy all our resources, including checking out books, DVDs and other materials, please visit the library in person with a photo ID and proof of address.

Register for a Library Card Here

Who can get a library card?

All Colorado residents are eligible for a library card (you’re never too young or too old!)
Library card holders under 18 must have an accompanying adult link their library cards together and take responsibility for the account. The adult must have a valid photo ID and proof of current address (if different from ID).
If you are between 12-17 and don’t have an adult with you, you can get a limited-access card with a school ID, or other photo ID.
Anyone 18 or older must have a valid photo ID and proof of current address (if different from ID) to apply for a library card

How do I get a library card?

Fill out our online Library Card Application.
Visit the library within 30 days of application with a photo ID and proof of current address (if different from ID) to get your physical card.
If you’re under 18, visit the library with an adult who can provide these documents.

What are the different library card types?

Full-Access

Check out up to 50 physical items, use our public computers, and access all of our digital resources and special collection types (like our Library of Things or Culture Passes!)
To get a full-access card, show a photo ID and proof of current address (if different from ID) OR be under 18 with an adult present.
These cards need to be renewed every 3 years.

Limited-Access

Check out 2 physical items, use our public computers, and access most of our digital resources.
To get a limited-access card, show a photo ID with no proof of current address, or be aged 12-17 with no adult present.
These cards need to be renewed every year.

Temporary Resident

Check out up to 15 physical items, use our public computers, and access all of our digital resources and special collection types (like our Library of Things or Culture Passes!)
These cards are issued to long-term visitors, such as patients and caretakers from Craig or Swedish Hospital, grandparents visiting for the summer, or visiting scholars at local universities.
To get a Temporary Resident card, show a photo ID and inform staff that you’re staying in Colorado temporarily (less than one year).
These cards expire after one year.

Computer Use Only

Access our public computers for 2 hours every day.
To get a computer use only card, verbally provide a staff member in the library with your name and birth date.
These cards need to be renewed every year.

What can I do with my library card?

Check out physical materials from our library and any library in the Marmot Library Consortium via our catalog

Check out digital materials via Libby (and Hoopla for Englewood Residents)

Use our many online resources ranging from automotive repair to genealogy research

Check out items from our Library of Things and Culture Pass Program

Read newspapers and magazines online (everything from the Denver Post and New York Times to Consumer Reports)

And so much more!

How long may I keep materials?

Most items circulate for 21 days. Video games and movies circulate for 7 days. Book Club Kits circulate for 56 days. Holidays and other scheduled closed days are excluded from the due date and late fine calculations (if applicable).

Most items will automatically renew up to three times as long as the item is not on hold and your account is in good standing.

You can manually renew materials online by logging into your account on our catalog or by calling the library at 303-762-2560 during our open hours.

What if my materials are overdue?

The library is fine-free for most items. Library of Things items, Video Games, and Storytime Kits accrue fines at the rates detailed below.

Item Type	Loan Period	Late Fees
Book Club Kits	56 days (8 weeks)	$1/day, up to 21 days (3 weeks) late
Board & Card Games	21 days (3 weeks)	$0.10/day, up to 21 days (3 weeks) late
Induction Burners	21 days (3 weeks)	$1/day, up to 21 days (3 weeks) late
Storytime Kits	21 days (3 weeks)	$1/day, up to 21 days (3 weeks) late
Video Games	7 days (1 week)	$0.10/day, up to 21 days (3 weeks) late

Late fees accrue for the first 3 weeks if an item is not returned to the library. After 3 weeks, a replacement fee is charged to the account. Replacement fees are charged for all materials not returned to the library within 3 weeks of the due date. Replacement fees will be waived if the item is returned.

Once your account has accumulated fines totaling $10 or more, you cannot check out materials until the balance is brought below $10. Once your account has accumulated fines totaling $50 or more, you cannot use our public computers until the balance is brought below $50.

Home Delivery patrons are exempt from overdue fines.

Patron Account Guidelines

Library Cardholder Agreement

When you apply for a library card, you agree to return borrowed items on time and be responsible for any replacement cost of lost or damaged items. It is the responsibility of the cardholder to provide the library with current, accurate contact information.

For most effective use of library services, please have your card available when you visit or call the library.

Types of Library Card Accounts

Englewood Public Library offers three types of library accounts.

Full Access Card

A full access card may be issued to any adult (18 years or older) with a current government issued photo ID verifying name and current Colorado address. If your ID does not included your current Colorado address, please bring a separate proof of address. This can be print or electronic. In order for a minor (under 18 years) to receive a full access card, they must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid photo ID. Parents or legal guardians agree to financial responsibility for the library accounts of children under 18 and must have a library account that will be linked to the child's account.

Full Access Card benefits include:

Check out up to 50 items at a time
Use of public computers
Culture Pass access
Access to streaming, downloads, and online resources
Hoopla access available to Englewood residents only

Limited Access Card

A limited access card may be issued to any adult (18 years or older) with a current government issued photo ID but without proof of a current Colorado address. This card type can be issued to minors aged 12-17 with a current school ID or government issued ID.

Limited Access Card benefits include:

Checkout of up to 2 items at a time
Use of public computers
Access to most streaming, downloads, and online resources

Temporary Resident

A temporary resident card may be issued to any individual with a current government issued photo ID who identifies themselves as a short-term resident of the state of Colorado. This may include patients and families at Craig Hospital, visiting scholars at local universities, or grandparents visiting for an extended period of time (1-12 months). This list is not all-encompassing, so please check with a library staff member if you believe a Temporary Resident card may be right for you.

Temporary Resident Card benefits include:

Check out up to 15 physical items
Use of public computers
Access to all streaming, downloads, and online resources
Access to special collection types, like the Library of Things or Culture Passes

Computer Use Card

A computer use card is available to patrons who only wish to utilize public computers. No ID is necessary to obtain a Computer Use Card. This card type is also available to minors without a parent or guardian present.

Computer Use Card allows:

Use of public computers (2 hours each day)
No physical item checkouts
No access to any online resources

Lending Guidelines

Loan Periods, Renewals and Overdue Fees

Most materials check out for 3 weeks. Feature-length DVDs check out for 1 week, except Children's DVDs which check out for 3 weeks. Video games check out for 1 week and are non-renewable. Most other items will automatically be renewed for you up to 3 times unless another patron has requested that item. If you would like to know the current status of your items, you can check your account online or call 303-762-2560 during library open hours.

Limits: 20 DVDs per account. 1 video game per account. 50 items total per account.

Requesting Items

You may request an item listed in the catalog that is currently checked out or unavailable. When the item becomes available, you will be notified by email. The item will stay on the hold shelf for 7 days from receipt. The item must be checked out to the account on which it was requested.

The Englewood Public Library is part of the Marmot Library Network, a consortium of libraries throughout Colorado. Englewood cardholders may request items from other Marmot libraries and have the items sent to Englewood for check out. Items typically arrive in about a week.

Englewood Public Library is also part of Prospector, a service that allows you to search the catalogs of libraries throughout Colorado, including some of the biggest public and academic libraries. You can search Prospector's catalog and place holds using your Englewood library card. Items typically arrive in 1-2 weeks.

Returning Items

We have book drops outside of the Civic Center near both entrances. You may return Englewood library materials to any Colorado public library, but you will be responsible for materials on your account until they reach the Englewood Public Library.

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