How to Get a Library Card

Residents and Nonresidents
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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.

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.

My First Library Card:

A special card is available for our youngest residents. Any age person may receive a “My First Library Card” but it is intended specifically for children birth through grade 2.

For Adults (16 years old and over)