Library Cards

Library Cards

Who may apply for a library card?
A library card is free to any resident of the Arrowhead Library System who presents acceptable identification. Businesses, schools and other agencies may obtain an institutional library card for use by their employees.

Temporary Library Card
A temporary card is issued to anyone temporarily living in Duluth or to anyone without a permanent address.

Non-resident Library Card:
Minnesota residents from outside the Arrowhead Library System may check out materials from the Duluth Public Library. You must present your current library card from your home library as well as acceptable identification.

Out-of-state residents may check out materials from the Duluth Public Library for an annual fee of $46.50. A current library card from your home library is required, along with acceptable identification. Other members from the same household may check out materials for an annual charge of $10 apiece.

Please note: Many of the Library's subscription databases are not available to non-resident library card holders.

How to apply for a library card:

Apply in person at any of the Duluth Public Library locations.
ID and proof of address are required for applicants aged 14 and older.
A parent or guardian's signature is required for applicants under age 14.
Register online for a library card. Online registration will give you a temporary number to use to place reserves. To receive your permanent card, bring your ID and stop at the checkout desk to complete the application process. To register online, click here.

How to renew a card:

Most cards are issued for 3 years and may be renewed without charge then.
There is a charge to replace an unexpired card.
Cards are renewed following the same steps as applying for a new library card.
Bring in your expired card at time of renewal.
Library cards must be renewed in person, not online or by phone.

Lost cards:
Please report LOST or STOLEN cards at 730-4200/option 3 immediately; anything checked out on your card is your responsibility. There is a charge to replace an unexpired lost or stolen library card.

Change of address:
Please report any address, phone, or name changes to Circulation (730-4200/option 3, or talk to checkout desk staff at the Library).

Responsibilities:

DO report any loss or damage to materials borrowed on your card.
DO notify the library immediately if your card is lost: 730-4200/option 3.
DO NOT lend your card to others. Items checked out on your card are your responsibility.

Data Privacy:
According to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, library users must be informed of what private data is being collected, its uses and disposition (sometimes referred to as the "Tennessen warning").

By Minnesota law, information you provide in applying for a library card, except your name, as well as information which links your name with library materials is private. It is available only to you and to appropriate library personnel. This information is required to support library service. If you are under age 18, information about materials requested, borrowed or kept overdue is available to your parent or guardian. You may ask to have this information withheld by filling out a data privacy request form. However, we can only withhold this data from your parents if it is in your best interest to do so.

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Duluth Public Library, 520 W. Superior St., Duluth, MN 55802