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Get a Library Card

Your Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) card provides access to all 12 locations and our full digital offerings—enjoy the Library from home, or anywhere!

Browse and borrow books, movies, music. Reserve a computer, find homework help, access high-speed internet. Stream movies, download music and magazines, conduct research in our Digital Library, and access our collections of eBooks and audio.

We have something for everyone, and best of all—it's free!

We Offer 4 Types of Library Cards

Full Access Card
Access to all library resources, including computers, digital resources, and Tech To-Go devices. Check out up to a total of 50 items at a time.

Limited Use – 10 Item Card
Access to most library resources, including computers and digital resources. Check out up to a total of 10 items at a time.

Computer Use Only
Access to computers and digital resources.

eCard – Digital Resources Only
Access to the Digital Library’s eBooks and eAudiobooks, streaming media, online courses, homework help, career and job assistance, and more. You must be a Los Angeles County resident to apply for an eCard.

  • If you already have a Long Beach Public Library card, your card already has full access to the digital resources collection and you do not need to apply for an eCard. If you've misplaced your library card or forgot your PIN, please contact any of our library locations.

Ways to Apply

  • Fill out an application in person at any Long Beach Public Library.
  • Download a library card application and return completed applications to any location.
    • Application in English (PDF)
    • Application in Spanish (PDF)
    • Application in Khmer (PDF)
    • Application in Tagalog (PDF)
  • Register online for an eCard if you are a Los Angeles County resident and you only want access to online resources.

ID Requirements

Full Access Card

Applicants must be able to show one of the following picture IDs:

  • U.S. state driver’s license or ID card
  • U.S. passport
  • Military identification
  • U.S. permanent resident card
  • Work or student visa
  • Foreign consulate ID card
  • Foreign passport

and any of the following, if the picture ID does not include a current California mailing address:

  • third-party created documentation like personal checks and car registration
  • recent bill or statement, either paper or electronic
  • property tax receipt
  • rental/lease agreements or mortgage documents
  • or any first-class mail with a current postmark

All youth applications must include a parent or legal guardian's signature and the parent or guardian's picture ID number. Students with a California or school ID should also bring their ID.


eCard (Digital Resources Only) & Limited Use (10 Item) Card
Applicants must be able to show one of the following picture IDs:

  • U.S. state driver’s license or ID card
  • U.S. passport
  • Military identification
  • U.S. permanent resident card
  • Work or student visa
  • Foreign consulate ID card
  • Foreign passport

All youth applications must include a parent or legal guardian's signature and the parent or guardian's picture ID number. Students with a California or school ID should also bring their ID.


Computer Use Only
No picture ID required.

All youth applications must include a parent or legal guardian's signature. Students with a California or school ID should also bring their ID.

Check Out Periods

Full Access cardholders may borrow up to 50 items at a time, with a maximum of:

  • 15 DVDs
  • 25 CDs
  • 25 audiobooks
  • up to 3 items on a specific subject
  • 1 Chromebook
  • 1 MiFi device
  • 1 CA State Parks Pass
Material Check Out Period
Books and Magazines 21 days
Audiobooks 21 days
eBooks and eAudiobooks 7, 14, 21 days
Music CDs 21 days
DVDs 7 days
Chromebook 21 days
Student MiFi 21 days
Full Access MiFi 21 days
CA State Parks Pass 7 days

Returns and Renewals

Return materials at any Long Beach Public Library.

Checkouts will automatically renew unless there is a hold on the item. You can manually renew your items by visiting your Library Account, using the LBPL mobile app, by calling (562) 570-7500, or in-person at any Long Beach Public Library.

All items, excluding CA State Parks Passes, may be renewed up to 4 times unless there is a hold on the item.


Material TypeRenewals
Book, audiobook, DVD, music CD, Chromebook, MiFi 4
CA State Parks Pass 1

Library Cardholder Agreement

  • I accept responsibility for all items checked out on my card.
  • I agree to pay for any items lost or damaged, fees and fines.
  • I agree to report a lost or stolen card immediately and understand that I am responsible for all items on the card until it is reported lost to the Library.
  • I agree to inform the Library of any changes to my contact information.
  • I understand that my library card is for my use only and is not to be used by others, even my family.
  • I understand that I must have my library card to borrow materials, access my record or use the Internet.
  • I agree to follow all library policies and the Library's Rules of Conduct.

Important Information for Parents and Guardians

Library cards are for self-use only. This protects individuals from other's misuse of library cards.

The only exception is when the parent listed on a child's account checks out materials using that child's card. This is allowed because the parent listed is the responsible party for materials checked out on the child's card.

The reading and viewing activities of youth under 18 are the responsibility of parents and guardians. The Library does not assume that responsibility.

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