Yolo County Library -Get a Library Card

Yolo County Library cards are free. Visit a branch for a full-access card, or apply for an online digital card!

Your library card allows you to check out books, DVDs, storytime kits, citizenship kits, hotspots, book club bags, and more.
Access eBooks, eMagazines, eAudiobooks, historical collections, research databases, and other online resources.
Use your library card to log in to a public access computer at your local Yolo County Library branch.
Check on your library account and see what you have borrowed and what you have on hold, renew materials, and pay fees.

Types of Cards

How to Apply

Yolo County Resident

Bring your government-issued ID and proof of address. Proof of address can be something with your name and current address (e.g., a piece of mail).

Process

1) Fill out the paper application

2) Return to staff

3) Show proof of address

4) Get a physical card

Under 18?
Have a parent or other responsible adult visit the library with you and sign your library card applicataion. A ‘responsible adult’ might be: A guardian, foster parent, sibling, or care provider.

Yolo County residents who are 18 years or older can apply online and get immediate access to online resources, excluding Discovery & Go, upon successful verification.

Patrons under 18 cannot get a library card online. If you are under age 18, a responsible party will need to visit a branch and show ID and proof of address to obtain the card.

Process

1) Name, address, email, and phone will pass through the verification system

2) If successfully verified, you will receive a confirmation email with your library card information.

3) If not verified, you will receive a temporary, limited-access, 30-day card. Go to any library branch to get a full-access card.

Alternative: Pick up a physical card by visiting any Yolo County Library branch with a piece of mail addressed to you at your current address and your government-issued I.D.

Out-of-State

The library does not offer library cards to individuals outside the state of California.

Replacement Cards

Notify us immediately if your card is lost or stolen. Present ID in a library branch to get a replacement card.

Renewing your Library Card

Your library card is current for 3 years. Please renew your library card by visiting your library. Simply ask at the front desk to renew your library card.