Library Cards

Need to get a library card?
A Scottsdale Public Library card is free for all Maricopa County residents.
(If you live outside of Maricopa County you can still get a Scottsdale Public Library card for a $43.00 annual fee.)

Your library card allows you to check out up to 30 library materials (including books, movies, music and eBooks) and gives you access to online subscription databases. You are able to have up to 15 items on ‘hold’ on your account, and there is a limit of four renewals per item. You can go to any of our four library locations to get your card or sign up for a card online.

Sign up for a card online

Visiting from out of town? Get a Visitor Card! A Scottsdale Public Library Visitor Card provides limited access* for anyone living outside of Maricopa County that wants to use our library services temporarily.

Your Visitor Card is valid for three months and allows you to check out up to 10 physical library materials at a time (including books, movies, and music). You can have up to 10 items on 'hold' at a time on your account, and there is a limit of four renewals per item.
eBooks, eAudiobooks, remote access to databases, and online resources are not available with a Visitor Card.

1. Stop by any Scottsdale Library. You will need to bring a photo ID and proof of current physical address. If your photo ID does not include your current physical address, a second form of ID with your physical address is required (P.O. Boxes not accepted).
   
   
   • Acceptable forms of Photo ID:
   • Drivers license
   • Federal, state or local government ID card
   • Passport
   • School ID card
   • U.S. Military card
   • Permanent resident card
   • Alien registration receipt card
   • Acceptable proof of physical address (not limited to):
   • Utility bill (physical or digital copy)
   • Lease or mortgage statement (physical or digital copy)
   • Car insurance (physical or digital copy)


2. Parent or legal guardian must present photo ID and proof of current physical address for cards issued to children under the age of 12.

All Scottsdale Public Library cards need to be renewed on a yearly basis.
Eligible library cardholders will be automatically renewed each year. If you are not automatically renewed, you will receive a notice via email 30 days prior to your card expiration date.

Renew Card Online

You will need to upload a copy of your utility bill or a picture of a piece of postmarked mail for proof of address.

Acceptable documentation include:

1. Utility bill dated within the last 90 days - water bill, electric bill, gas bill, cable bill or internet bills are accepted. Bill most show your name and address.
2. Piece of postmarked mail with your name and address dated within the last 90 days. Postmark with date must be visible; see photo below for example.

Renew your card now

Renew Card In Person

To renew your card in person, you will need to visit one of our four branch locations and:

1. Show your photo I.D.
2. Verify your current address

If your card expires, you will not be able to check out or renew items, and you will not be able to download books or music from our online services. Our online databases will still be accessible.