GET A CARD

HOW TO SIGN UP

Every card-carrying member of Arapahoe Libraries is a Very Important Patron.
We can't wait to meet you!

Sign up for an eCard online or visit one of oureight locationswith a valid photo ID and proof of address.

Need help? Call 303-LIBRARY(303-542-7279),chat with us onlineor visit your favoritelibrary location.

  • We'd love to help youget a library cardno matter your age!

    If you are under 18 andapply for a card online, you will receive a temporary card that can be brought into alibrary locationto convert to a full-service card. Parents or guardians will be notified by mail if they are not present when a minor receives a physical card. Parents/guardians are responsible for library materials borrowed by a minor.

  • We issue Colorado Library cards to any Colorado resident with a photo ID and proof of address. Once you're in, you're family and you'll have all the same benefits as our local patrons.

    Temporary resident cards are available to those visiting from outside Colorado and to patrons in temporary housing, including homeless shelters or rehabilitation facilities.

    Visit anyArapahoe Libraries locationto get started or you cansign up for an eCard online.

    Contact usif you'd like help.

  • You bet! You can use your eCard with theArapAppto check out materials, place holds and more.

  • With a temporary card you can accessonline resources, uselibrary computers, check out up to 10 physical items and place up to 10 holds on physical items.

    If you would like a full-service card, please visit alibrary locationwith a photo ID and proof of address.

  • 如果你收到了没有ice that your temporary card is expiring, you can come into alibrary locationto provide whatever documentation is missing, usually proof of address.Contact us for help.

    Arapahoe Library accounts are also deleted when they haven't been used to check out or access online resources in over 3 years and you have no fees on your account. But don't worry, you canget a new cardand you'll be back in business!

LIBRARY CARD PERKS

At Arapahoe Libraries you can:

Ask us a question(we're a little obsessive about discovering answers!)

Tell us your library preferences and get more of what you want in your inbox with personalized emails.

Keep up to date on your library account with text alerts for holds, items due soon, overdue items and fees.

ArapApp DOWNLOAD

Take the library with you everywhere you go with ArapApp, the Arapahoe Libraries mobile app! Available for iOS and Android devices.

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