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How to Get a Library Card

Residents and Nonresidents

For Maryland residents, the first card is free. Nonresidents pay $15.00 per year. Identification is required to verify current address. Patrons must notify the library of changes in name, address, or other personal information.

A parent or legal guardian must sign for applicants under the age of 16. A child must be present to receive a card. Your signature on your child’s card indicates that you accept responsibility for supervising your child’s use of the library.

The borrower or guardian is responsible for the card’s security, for any material checked out and for any charges incurred.

For your protection, patrons are encouraged to report lost or stolen cards immediately. Replacement cards cost $2.00.

Library cards may be used at any public library in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties as well as throughout the state of Maryland.

To apply for a library card, St. Mary’s County Library requires the following:

You must appear in person (this includes minors)
You must present identification showing your current mailing address. If this is not possible, the card may be mailed to the customer.

For Adults (16 years old and over)

Maryland Dr License, Maryland Age of Majority Card, or Maryland ID issued by the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles (preferred)
Utility Bill showing local address
Checkbook showing local address
Postmarked envelope from a business or professional person showing current local address
Military ID
ID of parent, if a minor with no other ID

For Juveniles (under 16 years old)

Parent or Legal Guardian must sign application
Parent or Legal Guardian’s ID from above list

Temporary Residents

Must show local address AND must show proof of permanent mailing address
Pay a $15.00 fee per year.

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Branch Information:

Lexington Park: 301-863-8188
Leonardtown: 301-475-2846
Charlotte Hall: 301-884-2211

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