Get a Library Card Today!
Get ‘em while you can: our new library cards! Available September 1, the new designs are “Libraries Are for Everyone,” a card featuring beloved Peanuts characters; and “Everyone’s Invited/Todos estan invitados,” created by Caleb T., a second grader and the winner of our 2024 Library Card Art Contest.
In addition to our limited-edition cards, we have more choices, including “Flickers,” created by local artist Hadassah GreenSky and inspired by the importance of unity and belonging; a “Free People Read Freely” card, inspired by the freedom to read; “Otto” the library’s North American River Otter mascot; and the classic card with the library logo.
Card Designs
Everyone’s Invited/Todos estan invitados
Caleb is a second grader and the winner of Sonoma
County Library’s 2024 Library Card Art Contest.
Libraries Are for Everyone
Free People Read Freely
Hadassah GreenSky / Flickers
Hadassah GreenSky (she/they) is a Waganakising Odawa (Little Traverse Bay Bands) from Detroit, Michigan, who now lives in Forestville and works to better learn and grow in her vision of starting a communal trade network and sustainable community artist hub. Learn more: hadassahgreensky.art
Sonoma County Library Classic
Otto
How to Get Your Library Card
A selection of library cards is always available at your local library during open hours. Existing library cards may be exchanged for new designs, free of charge.
To get a new card or replace your current one, come into any Sonoma County library. A Sonoma County residence is not required, but cards will only be issued in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
I don’t live in California. Can I get a Sonoma County Library card?
Sonoma County Library cards are available to out-of-state residents visiting Sonoma County. Out-of-state residents must apply for a library card in-person and provide photo identification and contact information.
If I replace my card, can I keep my old library card number?
If you would like to replace your card with a new design, you will get a new library card number.
Can I convert an eCard into a new card and still access all of the library’s digital resources?
Yes! We are happy to upgrade your eCard to a regular library account.
Is there a fee for the new card?
All library cards are free!
Can I choose the card design I want?
Yes, while supplies last.
For more information about library cards, click here.
