Get a Library Card

How to get a library card:

• Adults (age 18+) may apply for a library card by completing a library card application, and providing a valid photo ID with their current physical address, such as a Florida Driver’s License, a Florida Identification Card, or a Military ID.
• Minors (ages birth-17) may apply for a library card when their parent or legal guardian (with proper ID) accompanies them to the library. Age may restrict access to particular library resources.
• Before a card can be renewed following expiration, personal information must be verified and all fines and charges must be paid in full.

Library Card Responsibilities

• Library patrons are responsible for all items checked out on their card.
• If the card is lost or stolen, notify the library immediately.
• Patrons are responsible for any items checked out on their card prior to the card being reported lost or stolen.
• A patron may receive one replacement card per year. After the first replacement card, cards are reissued at a cost of $1.00 each, with proper identification. This replacement policy and fee applies to all library cards, including student library cards.
• Parents or legal guardians are responsible for all items, fines, and charges on the cards of their minor children.
  

Two Year Term Card: Patron must meet one of the following requirements:

• Live in or own property in Escambia County
• Own a business in Escambia County
• Work for the City of Pensacola, Town of Century, or Escambia County
• Minors (ages birth-17) of a qualifying adult parent

One Year Term Card: Patron must meet one of the following requirements:

• Employed at a public or private school in Escambia County
• Member of the military and works at a military base in Escambia County
• Attends any public or private school in Escambia County and can provide a current class schedule or school Identification
• Residents of Santa Rosa County, Florida pay an annual $50 fee

Short Term Card: Checkouts are limited to books, Compact Discs (Music and Audiobooks), DVDs & Blu-Rays, and eResources (i.e., eBooks). Patron must meet one of the following requirements:

• Resides in a treatment or rehabilitation program in Escambia County and can provide an official letter verifying his or her address (valid 90 days)
• Lives in an Escambia County shelter or an extended stay accommodation and can provide an official letter from the organization verifying his or her address (valid 90 days)
• Patron is visiting Escambia County for three (3) or more weeks and can provide a lease agreement. Card expires at the end of the lease period.

Student Card: Parents or legal guardians of students in Escambia County Public Schools, Escambia County Homeschoolers, or other Escambia County K-12 educational institutions may request a no fines or fees library card for their minor. 

• Checkout limit to three (3) books (includes print and audio).
• Items returned that are damaged beyond repair will result in a reduction in the number of items allowed.
• Student Library cards can be used to ride Escambia County Area Transit (ECAT) for free.