Answered By: eCirculation -Alachua County Library District
Last Updated: Feb 14, 2024     Views: 8915

Alachua County Library District (ACLD) Standard Cards are free to any resident of the state of Florida.

To register, Florida residents 18 years of age and older must present photo identification and proof of residency in person at any Library District location. Any current, valid photo ID with Florida address is acceptable. If the valid photo ID does not have the current Florida address, residency can be verified with:

  • Voter's Registration Card
  • Rent or utility receipt
  • Personal checkbook with imprinted name and address
  • Property tax notice
  • Name and address on mail with canceled postage, including forwarded mail
  • Telephone listing in current telephone directory

Adult Alachua County residents who do not currently have an ACLD library card can register online for a free digital card. These library cards can be used to access digital books and audiobooks, databases, and other online resources. If county residence is successfully verified, applicants will receive a welcome email with new account information and instructions.

Minors (ages 4-17) must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian as the Responsible Party. For registration of a minor, the parent or legal guardian must have their current, valid photo ID and proof of address, plus a form of ID for the child. Acceptable forms of identification for a minor include:

  • School report card
  • School immunization record
  • Health insurance card
  • Social Security card
  • Birth certificate
  • Passport

ACLD library cards are free to any resident of the state of Florida. However, please note that digital materials available through Libby are only available to residents of Alachua, Putnam, or Levy counties. Digital materials available through Hoopla are only available to residents of Alachua County.

For more information, read about our library cards.

Updated 2.14.2024

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Comments (6)

  1. I’m in south Florida, can I apply for a card online, or mail in the information for a card?
    by Jennifer on Jan 26, 2020
  2. Library cards are only issued in person.
    by eBranch on Jan 27, 2020
  3. With the library closed, Is there any way to obtain a library card during the pandemic? I recently moved here and would like to check out some books. I do have a current drivers' license with my correct address.
    by Brenda on May 13, 2020
  4. How can I get a card since branches are closed right now? Also, why can't we apply online?
    by CHICKEY on May 19, 2020
  5. Library cards can only be issued in person, but if you are interested in OverDrive eBooks, you can go to https://www.aclib.us/OverDrive to get access with a mobile number until June 30,2020. Please note we have no control over the OverDrive authentication method and do not have a way of registering online for library cards at this time.
    by eBranch on May 22, 2020
  6. I am a UF student interested in getting a library card. What would be appropriate documentation of my address?
    by Summer on Nov 01, 2022