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Library Cards

If you live in Oakland or Alameda County, here are your primary options for getting a library card!

Alameda County Library

You may apply for an Alameda County Library Card in-person at any branch or online via their website.

Click Here for Alameda County Library Branch Locations

Apply For an Alameda County Library Card Online

Oakland Public Library 

You may apply for an Oakland Public Library Card in-person at any branch or online via their website.
Click Here for Oakland Public Library Branch Locations

Apply for an Oakland Public Library Card Online

Get Started Using Your Card!

Once you have obtained your Library Card, you may use it in-person at any branch for checking out books and movies, access to free wifi, printers, and computers, and attending fun and educational programs and events!

Events at Alameda County Library

Events at Oakland Public Library

Download and use a FREE e-Reader with your Library Card!

Your Library Card will also give you access to e-reading apps, such as Libby and Sora! By signing in with your FREE Library Card, you will be able to access thousands of digital e-books and audiobooks!

Get Started with Sora!

 

 

Get Started with Libby!