Adult Card

Borrow items from all 14 of our branches, and use our eBooks collections, online learning resources, Library of Things, free museum passes, and more.

Adults 18 years or older with valid photo identification and proof of mailing address can register for an all-access library card.

Acceptable forms of identification

• Current California Driver's license with San Luis Obispo County address
  • Current California Identification card (DMV non-driver identification card) with San Luis Obispo County address
  • Government issued photo ID cards (including USID Military identification)
  • Passport or Visa
  • University, college or school photo ID card from a local school issued in the current school year
  • Matricula Consular card
  • Border Crossing Card (BCC)
  • Employment Authorization Card
  • Permanent Resident Card
  • INE Card (Instituto Nacional Electoral)

Acceptable forms of address verification (if a valid address is not on your photo identification)

• Utility bill issued in last 30 days (electric, gas, cable, phone or water)
  • Piece of mail with name and address with postmark no older than 30 days
  • Vehicle registration or proof of insurance
  • Bank statement or preprinted checks with your San Luis Obispo County address
  • College Registration
  • Voter Registration

As a reminder, you are responsible for all materials checked out on your card, and for all fees associated with your account.

Children’s Card

Children 12 years or younger can register for a library card. A parent or legal guardian must be present and must show identification and proof of mailing address.

Acceptable forms of identification

• Current California Driver's license
  • Current California Identification card (DMV non-driver identification card)
  • Government issued photo ID cards (including Military identification)
  • Passport
  • University, college or school photo ID card from a local school
  • Matricula Consular card

Acceptable forms of address verification (if a SLO County address is not on photo identification)

• Utility bill issued in last 30 days (electric, gas, cable, phone or water)
  • Piece of mail with name and address with postmark no older than 30 days
  • Vehicle registration or proof of insurance
  • Bank statement or preprinted checks with your San Luis Obispo County address
  • College Registration
  • Voter Registration

Parents or guardians assume responsibility for their child’s card and can decide at what age a child may get their own library card and what they may borrow.

Teen Card

Teens between 13 and 17 years can register for a library card with their current middle school or high school student photo ID. As an alternative to a school ID, they can use any form of identification as listed above in the Adult Card section. Parent/legal guardians are not required to be present for a teen to obtain a card.

Partner Organization Card

An organization can request cards for employees. The organization is responsible for controlling the card and items borrowed on the card. Only those assigned by the organization may use the Partner Organization card. Cards expire after 12 months, and a written request must be submitted each year to renew. Ask us for more information or call our Adult Services department at 805-781-4187.

Library By Mail Card

Homebound adults 60+ can use a Library by Mail card to request items to be mailed to their home. Ask us for more information or call our Adult Services department at 805-781-4187.