Boise residents and those who own property within the Boise city limits qualify for free Boise Public Library cards.  You can apply in person at any Boise Public Library location or apply online with our Web Registration service.

Choose a Card Design

Boise residents can choose from seven designs when they get a new library card or trade-in an old one.

Apply Online - It's Easy!

1. Go to the Online Library Card Application and fill out the information.
2. Visit a Boise Public Library location to activate your card number.  You must activate it BEFORE you can do any online transactions.
3. To receive your permanent library card bring in two forms of identification: photo ID and proof of your current address. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to approve your application and show photo identification and proof of current address.

Apply in Person

1. Visit any Boise Public Library location.
2. Fill out application (Print one* or pick one up at the library)
3. Show 2 forms of identification: photo ID and proof of your current address. 
4. If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian will need to be present to sign the application and show photo ID and proof of current address.

*Requires Adobe Acrobat

Update Your Library Card Information

1. Log into My Account
2. Click on the "Profile" tab.
3. You can now update your email address or PIN (Personal Identification Number).
4. You must come into the Library to update your name, address or phone number.
    

Visitor, Non-Resident  and Corporate/Business Library Cards

1. Visitors who do not have a permanent address, but who are living within the Boise city limits, may receive a temporary library card valid for a period of two months. The fee is $50, of which $45 will be refunded to you when you have returned your cards, cleared your account, and terminated your membership.
    
2. Nonresident cards are available to persons who reside outside of the City of Boise but are able to visit Boise Public Library locations in person. The fee is $69.30 per year. Students in the Boise School District may receive a nonresident card for $17.33 per year. Senior citizens (62 and older) qualify for the same rate.
    
3. Businesses in the Boise City limits who need access to the Library's resources and Interlibrary loan service for work-related projects may apply for a BusinessLink library card. 
   • Read the application requirements and rules
   • Print and fill out the application
   • Bring the application to the downtown Library. This must be done by the responsible party who signs the application.  They must bring business identification showing their affiliation with the company (letterhead, business card, ID card with their name).

Where You Can Use Your Card

The Treasure Valley Open Access Agreement provides for reciprocal services among eleven library locations in the Treasure Valley.

Last Updated: 02/13/2008