Brooklyn Public Library - Library Card Application

*First Name

Middle Initial

*Last Name

*Birthdate

Children 12 and under must apply in person

Simply come into any BPL branch with a parent or guardian who has acceptable ID and speak to a staff member about applying for a card.

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I am a NYC educator, homeschool or daycare instructor, school administrator, school librarian, academic librarian, or paraprofessional and I want to register for an educator card .

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School City

School State

School Zip

Live outside the United States?

Thank you for your interest. Unfortunately, we are not accepting library applications at this time for international residents.

*Street Address *Please include apartment #'s where applicable

*City

*State

*Zip Code

Out-of-state residents can pay $50 to get a BPL Card

Out-of-state residents may apply for a Brooklyn Public Library membership and enjoy access to our extensive selection of Articles & Databases and eBooks. There is an annual, non-refundable $50 fee for out-of-state cardholders.

However, if you work in New York or own property in New York and do not have a New York State ID, you can bring your valid out-of-state ID and proof of employment in New York, or proof of property ownership in New York to any BPL location to receive a free BPL card.

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Get a Library Card

1. Have you ever had a BPL card before?

2. Tell us about yourself

Children 12 and under must apply in person

3. Where do you live?

Out-of-state residents can pay $50 to get a BPL Card

4. How should we contact you?