Library cards are free for Polk County residents! 

A library card is the most valuable card you can own, and it's free! With your library card you can:

• Borrow books, movies, music, magazines, and more from any public library in Polk County 
• Download ebooks, movies and more (for more information visit our eResources page)
• Use a public computer
• Access the Florida Electronic Library and other research databases

How To Apply

Simply bring in a photo ID and proof of a current Polk County address.

If your driver's license has a current address on it, that's all you need!

If the address listed is not current, bring a photo ID and an official document with your address written on it (such as a utility bill, voter's registration card, or rental agreement).

You can also start the process at home by registering for a temporary library card online.

Fill out your information in our online pre-registration form and you will be given a temporary card number that you can use to place items on hold. Then bring your photo ID and proof of address to the library to receive a physical card.

Student PLUS Accounts

Polk County Public Schools and the Polk County Library Cooperative have partnered to provide free access to library materials and online resources for Polk County students!

Students can use their Student ID Number to check out up to five items.

All Polk County Public Schools' students are automatically enrolled with a PLUS library account.  Students use their student ID number for their library card number and PIN to check-out books, download titles for our digital library, and access online learning resources.  No physical card is issued.

Visit the PCLC PLUS Accounts page for more details and tutorial videos.