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Obtaining a Library Account

Photo identification and verification of current address are required to obtain or to renew a library card. Identification with expired dates must be accompanied with a form of address verification.

Examples of valid photo identification include:

  • Driver’s License or other state-issued photo identification
  • Student Identification Card
  • Military Identification Card
  • Passport
  • VA Veteran’s Card

If not included on the valid photo identification, applicants must also provide verification of current mailing address dated within 60 days of presentation. Examples of address verification include:

  • Polk County GIS confirmation
  • Utility bill (electric, gas, water, telephone)
  • Payroll stub
  • Change of address confirmation form
  • Rental agreement
  • Insurance policy/card
  • Bank statements
  • Tax notice

Electronic bills of the above are acceptable. A PO Box is not acceptable as proof of residency.

Adult Resident Cards

Library cards are available to Polk County residents and those who work, own property, or attend school in the county, and those who volunteer for Polk County Public Libraries.

Juvenile Resident Cards

Children age 17 and younger who meet the above residency requirements will be issued an account with full borrowing privileges.

Outreach Cards

Organizations in Polk County that provide care and/or assistance to people who are unable to visit or access the library independently (assisted living facilities, group homes, childcare providers, etc.) may request an Outreach Account. Accounts will be issued after the receipt of a signed request letter from an authorized representative of the organization. This type of account is also used by individuals participating in PCPL’s Homebound Delivery Program. Outreach accounts are not charged overdue fines, but account holders are responsible for any fees associated with damaged or lost materials.

Non-resident Cards

Beginning in 2026, individuals who do not meet the above requirements for a residential card and who are eligible for a borrower card following consortia agreement may purchase a one year, non-resident card for a fee. Non-resident cards provide borrowing privileges for physical materials, but access to digital collections may be limited.

Student Access

StudentAccess accounts are a partnership between Polk County Schools and Polk County Public Libraries to provide students with access to library books and resources. Participating students with StudentAccess accounts may use their Student ID number, either by entering the number on an express checkout or verbally providing the number to a staff member. Checkout privileges for StudentAccess accounts are limited. Students seeking full borrowing privileges may acquire a Juvenile card in addition to their StudentAccess account.

For more information including account confidentiality and security, please see our Circulation Policy.