Fill out the online form below to instantly receive a library card number. For a physical card, visit one of our library locations to sign up in person.
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Students Living in Fort Worth
Stop by any library and our friendly staff can help you sign up for a youth library card. If you apply online, you'll get a digital card number to use right away. If you want a physical card later, just ask the staff and we'll help you switch it over.
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Non-Resident Student Card
Students in pre-K through 12 grade who go to school in Fort Worth but live in a different city can still use the Fort Worth Public Library for free. This includes e-books, audiobooks, research tools and other online services.
These cards last for one year and we must confirm enrollment. You can show any of the following forms of identification:
Apply in person or online.
Educators can visit any Fort Worth Public Library location across the City of Fort Worth or email digitallibrary@fortworthlibrary.org to apply.
Learn more about educator card benefits.
Additional Educator Information
Visit any open library location and our friendly staff will help you apply.
Adult Non-Resident Card
If you don't live in or own property in Fort Worth or don't qualify for a TexShare card, you can buy a Non-Resident Card for $50 per year.
A Non-Resident Card lets you check out items from by the Fort Worth Public Library, use online research and learning tools, download music and e-books, and use Library computers and more. The card is valid for one year from the date you buy it. You'll need to show ID and regular checkout rules apply.
Students in pre-K through 12th grade who go to school in Fort Worth but don’t live in the city can still use the Fort Worth Public Library for free. This includes access to e-books, online tools, and research databases.
These cards are good for one year and require proof of enrollment. You can show any of the following:
TexShare
TexShare is a program from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. It lets library cardholders borrow books and other items from other libraries in the program. Each library sets its own rules for TexShare users. Borrowers must follow those rules and take care of the items they check out. More information:
Businesses and 501(c)3 charities based in Fort Worth can get library cards for their organization. You can request up to five cards to give your team access to learning and resources.
To apply, your organization must:
City of Fort Worth employees who don't live in Fort Worth can get a free library card. Employees must complete an application and show proof of current address and employee ID. These same documents are needed each year to renew the card.
As an acknowledgment of their service to the City, Non-Resident City of Fort Worth employees get the same borrowing privileges as Fort Worth residents. This includes full access to print books, digital items and online tools.
Please note: family members of non-resident employees are not eligible for library cards.