​Library Card Applications

 ​Applications can be completed online or in person at any ETGLD library. In-person library card applications require a government-issued photo identification to be shown.

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Online applications will only allow full access patrons to access ETGLD’s digital library offerings until they come into an ETGLD library and present their government-issued photo identification.

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Online application

 

Account types

• Full Access

  • Access to all ETGLD resources

  • Available to residents of the following counties: Travis, Hays, Caldwell, and Bastrop

• Out of District

  • Limited to 5 checkouts at a given time, no digital access or Interlibrary Loans (ILL)

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Accounts for minors ages 5-17 are considered joint accounts and are owned by the parent/guardian who assumes financial responsibility for all materials borrowed on the account. To qualify for a minor’s library card account, the minor must be present and a parent/guardian must have an active ETGLD library account and show government-issued photo identification. The library card entitles the minor to borrow library materials from any library in the district, including Elroy, Garfield, and the mobile library.​

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Enhanced Library Card​

Full Access library card account holders are eligible to receive a library card that includes your name, picture, and other personal information printed on it. The card can be used to check out items from the physical collection and/or digital resources, depending on your membership type. A photo id and proof of address are required.

 

This may possibly be used as a supplement with other documents to prove your identity. You will need to check with organizations/entities with which you would like to use the Enhanced Library Card as part of establishing your identity to determine if/how the Enhanced Library Card can be used for this purpose.

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• Acceptable photo ids: (not expired for more than 1 year, digital version ok)

  • Texas Driver License

  • Texas Department of Public Safety ID

  • Non-Texas State Issued License or ID

  • Passport

  • Military ID

  • International Driver License

  • Non-US Driver License or permit

  • Credencial Para Votar ID (Mexico voter registration card)

  • Non-US Consular ID

  • Resident Alien Card

  • Austin Police Department ID

  • Texas Offender ID

  • Texas Concealed Handgun License

  • Educational Institution Photo ID

  • Service Point ID

  • Government issued ID with an identifying number

• Acceptable proof of address

  • Driver license, temporary Texas Driver's License or Learner’s Permit○

  • Texas Department of Public Safety ID

  • Bank or credit union statement

  • Utility deposit receipt or utility bill from the past 60 days

  • Credit card bill from the past 60 days

  • Current Voter Registration Card or notarized temporary Voter Registration Permit

  • Current vehicle registration or liability insurance

  • Official rent receipt; rental agreement, contract or lease

  • Employment pay stub from the past 60 days

  • Written verification issued by a homeless service agency, hospital, health clinic,

  • Social services agency, or faith-based agency within Austin confirming residency (original, signed copy on official letterhead)

  • Mail postmarked within the last 60 days (if none of the above is available)

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Card Renewal
Library cards are issued for a two-year period.

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1. To renew a card, all debts must be paid in full.

2. Children’s cards will be renewed without having a parent or guardian sign again.

3. Adults must verify registration information (Physical address, email address, and phone number)

 

Replacement Cards

Library cardholders are encouraged to keep their Library card secure. Should a Library card become lost or stolen, it is the responsibility of the cardholder to notify the Library immediately. ​​