If you live or pay property tax in Volusia County, you may apply for a free library card by visiting any branch.
Patrons must provide identification whenever registering or re-registering for the purpose of verifying name, birth date, and current residential address. See the Forms of ID accepted section on this page.
Any pre-existing records you may have will be merged with your new record. You remain responsible for any associated charges or overdue items.
A parent or guardian must accompany any child wanting a library card in the child’s name.
Foster parents are legal guardians and must take financial responsibility for foster children.
The parent or legal guardian must provide proof of residency, property ownership in Volusia County or proof that the child is enrolled in a Volusia County School.
Children not accompanied by a parent or legal guardian may take home a registration form to be completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. If the child returns with a completed and signed registration form and is not accompanied by a parent or guardian, the card is processed with the child’s name printed on the back in indelible ink and mailed with a cover letter to the parents.
Reciprocal borrowing is available for residents of participating Florida counties who visit a Volusia County Public Library location with their home library card, photo ID, and verification of current address. Reciprocal borrowers do not have access to downloadable & streaming materials (eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies, etc) and some databases.
Participating Florida counties:
Eligibility: Volusia County residents and non-resident property tax payers, children (under age 13), and teens (ages 13-17)
Cost: Free
Benefits:
Valid for: 3 years
Eligibility: Attend a trade school, college or university in Volusia County
Cost: Free
Benefits:
Valid for: 1 year
Eligibility: Volusia County government employees and Volusia County School District employees
Cost: Free
Benefits:
Valid for: 3 years
Eligibility: Resident of Brevard, Flagler, Lake or Putnam county
Cost: Free
Benefits:
Valid for: 1 year
Eligibility: Non Volusia County resident
Cost: $30.00 (6 month membership) or $50.00 (12 month membership)
Benefits:
Valid for: 6 months or 12 months
The following forms of ID are sufficient to verify Volusia County residency:
If none of the above items are available, any photo ID plus one (1) item from category A or two (2) items from category B are sufficient to verify residency.
The property appraiser and clerk of court record may be used to verify residency. Electronic proof is acceptable.
Electronic proof is acceptable.
A parent or guardian must accompany any child wanting a library card in the child’s name.
The parent or legal guardian must provide proof of residency, property ownership in Volusia County or proof that the child is enrolled in a Volusia County School.