Educator Library Card

This card helps teachers enhance their classroom with a steady supply of books and materials in a wide range of subjects and reading levels.

If an independent school district has a school inside the Fort Worth city border, the entire staff of that district is eligible for Educator Cards. Library staff will be able to assist in determining eligibility and explaining expiration dates.

Eligibility

This special card is offered to educators who teach for:

an independent school district
private school
charter schools
homeschools

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Application

To obtain an Educator Card, the Library is offering in-person and online registration options.

Educators may visit any of the Fort Worth Public Library locations across the City of Fort Worth or may email digitallibrary@fortworthlibrary.org for assistance. Either option requires items for verification.

Registration requirements for school/ISD teachers include:

Valid photo ID
Proof of current educator status
- School ID
- School district pay stub
- Letter from school administrator
Card expires June 30 annually and can be renewed

Registration requirements for homeschool educators include:

Valid photo ID
Verification of home school child:
- Homeschool association documents
- Birth certificate
- Texas ID card
- Medical insurance card
Card expires June 30 annually and can be renewed
Card is canceled after the child’s high school graduation year

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Usage

With this card, educators may:

Check out up to 100 items* at a time for up to 42 days.
That includes books, DVDs, Blu-Rays, CDs and magazines.
They may reserve up to 25 items and there are no fines on overdue materials.
Individual cardholders are responsible for paying to replace lost or damaged items.

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