Library Cards

During the health crisis, the library will issue E-cards over email. To get started, contact the library at feedback@harlingenlibrary.com.

How to Get A Library Card

The library has 2 types of library cards:

  • 2 year card
  • E-card

Standard library cards are valid for 2 years from date of issue.

Everyone 16 and over is eligible for a free library card upon presentation of a valid Driver’s license or state ID. Students who are 16 and over who do not have a license may receive a computer use pass with a student ID.

Children under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian with them in order to receive a library card. Children must be present for library card application to be processed

Library Cards are only assigned in-house, you must come to the library in person to sign up for a library card.

Please note that library card applications and fines will stop being processed 15 minutes before closing.


Library Card Brochure

Print out the most important information to remember here: Library Card Brochure