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Library card information
  • Library cards can be used anywhere in the metro area-just register at the library
  • Library cards can be applied for anywhere in the metro area – the resident library will receive the application and process the information

AnokaCounty Library System

763-717-3267

  • Name of parent or guardian is required for children under 18
  • Must be in the library to apply for a card

CarverCounty Library System

952-227-1500

  • Online application is available on library’s website
  • Minors can apply online
  • Card will be mailed to parent or guardian
  • Parent’s proof of address is needed in library to activate card

DakotaCountyLibrary System

952-891-7045

  • Must be in the library to apply for a card
  • Identification with current address is required
  • Wescott Library is closed for remodeling until January, 2009

HennepinCounty Library System

952-847-8800

  • Online registration is available from the library’s website - a postcard will be sent to that address which needs to be brought into the library
  • Photo id is required to apply in the library

RamseyCountyLibrary System

651-628-6831

  • Parent or guardian’s signature with current picture identification is needed for children under 16 years of age
  • Must be in the library to apply for a card

ScottCountyLibrary System

952-707-1770

  • Must be in the library to apply for a card
  • Parent or guardian signature is needed for a child under 16 to get a card
  • Combination of photo and confirmation of address are required for id

Saint Paul Public Library System

651-266-7000

  • Pre-registration is available online – photo id of parent or guardian is required to activate card for children
  • Children can have a postcard mailed to them from their branch and return it to the library when it has been received

WashingtonCountyLibrary System

651-731-1320

  • Online registration is available from the library’s website
  • Photo id of parent or guardian is needed to activate child’s card