Get a library card

Getting a library card is totally free! Anyone age 6 and older is eligible for a free Essex Public Library card. A library card application form can be completed at the library or through this online form.

What is required to get a library card? Proof of mailing address must be provided at the time of registration, which may be any document with the applicant’s name and address, including a state-issued ID, utility bill, check stub, etc.

Children ages 6 through 15

  • Eligible for a card with a registration form signed by a parent/guardian.
  • Child must be present to get a card.
  • Parent/guardian must provide proof of address.

Teens age 16-18

  • Complete and sign a registration form.
  • Provide proof of address.

Adults

  • Complete and sign a registration form.
  • Provide proof of address.

 

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