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 – 5 Item Card
Access to most library resources, including computers and digital resources. Check out up to a total of 5 items at a time.

Computer Use Only
Access to computers and digital resources.

Download a Library Card Application

Return completed applications to any Long Beach Public Library location during open hours.

• Application in English (PDF)
  
• Application in Spanish (PDF)
  
• Application in Khmer (PDF)
• Application in Tagalog (PDF)

Pre-Register Online and Pick Up Your Card in Person

Submit a partial application through the online pre-registration and then take your picture ID and proof of California address to the Check Out Desk at any LBPL location.

Full Access Card

Applicants must 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:

• personal check
• recent utility or phone bill
• property tax receipt
• or any first-class mail with a current postmark 

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

Limited Use – 5 Item Card
Applicants must 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 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 guardian's signature. Students with a California or school ID should also bring their ID.

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

Return materials at any Long Beach Public Library.

Renew 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, except Tech To-Go devices, may be renewed up to 4 times unless there is a hold on the item.

• 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.

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.

Some library services are subject to fees and charges, including replacement library cards, overdue materials, and specialized research requests.

See a complete list of Library Services fees and charges.