Eligibility
Monterey Public Library cards are free to residents of the State of California.
Non-California residents may purchase a library card for $5 per month.
Library card applications for youth under age 14 must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.
Applying for a card
Online:
You can apply for a Monterey Public Library card on the Web. Fill out the
simple online form then pick up your card at the Library. You can use your temporary card number to request books and
other materials as soon as you have completed the form. Please note that you must have JavaScript and cookies enabled on your
browser to use this feature.
In person:
You may obtain a Monterey Public Library borrower's card by visiting the Library or Bookmobile and completing a library card application.
Click here to get a copy of the application (in Adobe Acrobat PDF format).
If you don't have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can obtain it from Adobe by clicking on the linked Acrobat icon to the right.
Verification of address
When applying for a library card, please bring with you verification of your address. Any of the following
documents can be used to verify your address:
- A valid DMV driver's license, learner's permit or ID.
- A piece of mail with your name and address, postmarked within the past 3 months.
- A utility bill showing service in your name at your address within the past 3 months.
- A rent receipt with your address dated within the past 3 months.
- A rental or lease agreement dated within the past 3 months or within period of lease.
- Imprinted bank checks.
