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Who is eligible for an Arlington Public Library card?

  • Cards are FREE to anyone with valid, government‐issued photo ID and proof of residency in Arlington (Current driver’s license, utility bill, lease, etc. all qualify.)
  • Library card applicants under age 18 must have application signed by parent or legal guardian to activate account.
  • Arlington Public Library participates in a reciprocal borrowing agreement with the Mansfield Public Library and the Kennedale Public Library. Users may freely access and return items from all three collections.
  • Arlington Public Library participates in an interlocal agreement with Pantego, allowing Pantego residents to receive Arlington Public Library cards.
  • AISD and UTA students, faculty, and staff may obtain a free library card with proof of attendance or employment.

Where to Apply

If you live in Arlington and want to check out physical items AND use our online resources, you may apply in person or online. If you apply online, our system will automatically verify your address, then email you a digital card number. You can add this card number to our app, MyLibro, to get a barcode and check out books in person. Mansfield and Kennedale residents should apply in person with their local system. If you have had an Arlington Public Library card before, renew here.

Students and Teachers in Arlington

All students, teachers and faculties at schools and licensed daycares in Arlington are eligible for a free library card, regardless of residence. Primary, secondary, and post-secondary public, charter and private schools are all eligible. Bring proof of attendance or employment to any Arlington Public Library location to get your card.

Additionally, Arlington Independent School District students have access to public library resources such as computers, databases and eBooks using their AISD student ID (ie. lunch number) or Arlington library card. Students may also check out up to 2 physical items at a time. The default password for computers and online resources is 1234.

Corporate Accounts

Corporate cards are issued to Arlington businesses in the name of the executive of the firm, who is also the person responsible for any materials borrowed on this card. A regular library card may also be an option for broader borrowing privileges. The executive officer (owner, manager, director, or principal) bearing responsibility for the card must sign the library card application in person at any Arlington Public Library location.