Library Card Registration Information

Residents and property owners of Memphis, Bartlett and unincorporated Shelby County are entitled to a free card.

The applications can be printed and completed prior to arriving at any library location.

Library Card Application
Mentor Library Card Application - Any adult mentor of a minor may sign to take responsibility for the minor's account.

These applications are in Adobe Acrobat format. The free Acrobat reader is available here.

Identification Requirements

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.

Library Photo ID Card Requirements - If applying for a Library Photo ID Card, please review these separate requirements.

Minors

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.

Outside of Service Area

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.