Get a Library Card

Brooklyn Public Library's card is free for anyone who lives, works, pays property taxes or goes to school in New York state. There is a limit of one library card per person.

1. Who is this card for?

Child ages 0-12

Teen ages 13-17

Adult 18+

2. Tell us about yourself

*Birthdate

*Name

I have a different legal first name

3. Where do you live?

Do you live outside New York State?

As of July 15, 2022, BPL is no longer offering out of state memberships. BPL library cards remain free for anyone who lives, works, pays property taxes or attends school in New York State. To proceed, please enter an eligible address below.

*Mailing Address

Apt

For a limited time, non-New York State residents ages 13-21 can apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to our full eBook and audiobook collection as well as our learning databases. Learn more.

I am a NYC educator, homeschool or daycare instructor, school administrator, school librarian, academic librarian, or paraprofessional and I want to register for an educator card.

Tell us about your school

School Name

Other

School Address