Library Card Application Form- Apply Online

1. You are eligible for a free library card if you live in Pennsylvania. Out of state patrons still qualify for a free library card if they work or attend school in Chester County. Otherwise an out-of-state fee of up to $20 may apply.

 

2. Complete an application form for each person applying for a library card. Be sure to complete all required fields; these fields are marked with an asterisk.

 

3. If you do not have an e-mail address then you cannot submit this online form. Instead print the form and follow the steps listed above to obtain a card.

 

4. Once you have completed the form click the “submit” button. We will process your application and you should expect to receive your new card in the mail within 3 business days.

 

5. Patrons who register online will be required to show valid ID (i.e.,driver's license with name and address) before they may borrow materials. Photo ID is preferred but not required, as long as the document shown verifies name and address information. Children under 12 must be accompanied by parent or guardian with proper I.D. (Address must match that of the child's.)

 

6. Once your address information is verified your borrowing privileges will be established and you will be able to borrow materials at any of the Chester County Library System member libraries.

Please be sure to bring valid ID (i.e., driver's license) verifying your current address with you to the library the first time you plan to borrow materials. Last Name * Required. First Name * Required. MI *P.O. Box addresses cannot be accepted. Address 1 * Required. Address 2 City * Required. State * Required. Zip * Required.Format must be 00000. Phone * Required. Township * Required. Library you use most often: Atglen Public Library Avon Grove Library Bayard Taylor Mem. Library Chester County Library Chester Springs Library Coatesville Area Public Library Downingtown Library Easttown Library & Information Center Henrietta Hankin Branch Library Honey Brook Library Malvern Public Library Oxford Public Library Paoli Library Parkesburg Free Library Phoenixville Public Library Spring City Free Library Tredyffrin Public Library West Chester Public Library For a list of system libraries, please click on this link. E-Mail * Required.Format must be name@domain. (Library notices will be e-mailed to this address) Birth Year * Required.Format must be YYYY. Gender * Male Female Please make a selection. I hereby take full responsibility for materials checked out on this card. For children under 12, signature of PARENT/GUARDIAN is also required. Signature * Required. If you do not live in Pennsylvania but work or attend school in Chester County, please provide the following information. Otherwise an out-of-state fee of up to $20.00 may apply. Employer / School Name Address City State Zip Format must be 00000. Phone Format must be (000) 000-0000. HOLDS PICK-UP SERVICE REQUEST Please allow the following person(s) to pick-up my reserved items: Designated Name 1 Designated Name 2 Designated Name 3 By submitting this request I agree to waive confidentiality of titles I have placed on reserve solely for the purpose of allowing the person(s) designated the ability to pick-up these items, without restriction, in my absence. I further understand that it is my obligation to provide written notice to the Library of any subsequent change should I no longer authorize the person(s) designated to access or otherwise retrieve my reserved items. Signature * Required.