Library Card Information

• Card Application Form  - (download, print & complete.)

Who May Own a Card

Residents and property owners of Memphis, Bartlett and unincorporated Shelby County are entitled to a free card. Those who live outside the Memphis Public Library service area, including counties in TN, AR and MS, may pay an annual fee of $50 to obtain a Memphis Public Library & Information Center library card.

Identification showing current address is required. Acceptable identification includes valid Tennessee Driver’s License or state ID showing current address or any two of the following, one showing current address: Voter registration card, current utility bill, printed check, check stub, lease, etc. If 17 or younger, parent or guardian must show acceptable identification and sign the application. To protect customer privacy, and in accordance with the Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 10-8-102, all information related to this account will be given ONLY to the person to whom the card is issued, or in the case of a minor, to the responsible party.

A printable library card application is available here which you may print, complete, and bring to any library location.  The form is in Adobe Acrobat format.  The free Acrobat reader is available here.