Get a Library Card

What can you do with a library card?

• Borrow books, ebooks, audiobooks, music, movies, and more.
• Use computers, printers, copiers, WiFi, and borrow mobile hotspots for use on-the-go.
• Attend free programs and classes every week, available at all library locations!
• Make a friend, learn a craft, use a meeting space, and so much more!

Library cards are available for free to all Sarasota County residents.

Apply online now!

You can visit any of our library branches to apply for a library card. Remember to bring along your identification (ID) and proof of residency in Sarasota County.

Do you live outside Sarasota County?

If you live in a county that participates in the Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) Reciprocal Borrowing Program (including Manatee County) or you live in Charlotte County, you may qualify to borrow physical materials as a reciprocal borrower from Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources without purchasing a non-resident card.

• Borrow physical materials only: As an eligible reciprocal borrower, visit a Sarasota County library with your home library card and a valid photo ID showing proof of residency in your home county. Reciprocal borrowing privileges apply to physical materials only.
• Obtain a Sarasota County non-resident library card: Complete the Non-Resident Card Application to access physical materials and digital library resources. Additional information, including fees and eligibility requirements, is available on the application page.

Forgot your barcode?

No worries — let’s get you started! Just provide a few quick details so we can help you recover it. Recover your library barcode

What's my PIN?

The default PIN is the last four numbers of your library card number (barcode. Steps to reset the PIN are available in this FAQ: I don't know my PIN/Password or I want to reset it - help!