Get a Library Card

Library cards are free to applicants of any age who meet any of the following criteria:

• You are a resident of the State of Ohio
• You are associated with a member of an Ohio regional library system as a cardholder from a member library
• You are a temporary/transitional resident of Hamilton County
• You are a property owner in Hamilton County
• You are a resident of Boone, Campbell, or Kenton County in Kentucky with a valid library card from your local library

If you are applying for a library card for the first time, you may apply for a card using our online application form (below).

If you have any questions about applying for a library card, please see our FAQs.

Card Type

Regular
(For customers 18 and older)
Unlimited access. Fees are responsibility of card holder.
Adult Only
(For customers 18 and older)
Checkout up to seven print or audiobook items.
More details about Adult Only card
Child or Teen Only
(For customers under 18, no parent signature required)
Checkout up to seven print or audiobook items.
More details about Child or Teen Only card
Dependent Child or Teen
(For customers under 18, parent signature required)
Limited or unlimited access. Fees are responsibility of parent or guardian.
More details about Dependent Child or Teen card
Downloadable Only Card
Allows access to all digital materials. No age restrictions.
More details about Downloadable Only card
Educator
(For educators)
Checkout up to 200 items (except videocassettes and DVDs).
More details about Educator card
More details about Educator Downloadable feature

Book Club
(For book club leaders)
Request multiple holds on the same title (up to 3 titles) with automatic
renewals and no late fees. Visit your local branch or call 513-369-6900
to find out how to apply for a book club card.

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Existing Card Holders

If you need to renew an existing library card, please contact the Library at 513-369-6900.