Qualifications for a Library Card.

Hi Team
This is just a quick reminder about library card qualifications.

Adults:

You must provide a valid photo I.D. with your current address. The following types of photo I.D. are acceptable if they are not expired:

       ·         government agency issued identification card

       ·         passports from any country

     ·         any state driver's license

     ·         any state or city identification card

     ·         METRO identification card

     ·         school identification card

If the photo I.D. does not include your address, you will need to provide a separate document that includes that information.

Children under 18:

Parents or guardians must sign applications for children under 18; if the child is not present, the parent or guardian must provide one of the following:

    ·         a current identification/document in the child's name issued by a government agency, school, or social services provider

    ·         OR the child's birth certificate

    ·         OR the child's immunization record 

For details about acceptable alternative forms of identification, you may call the Circulation Department at (832) 393-2222, M-F 10-6 and Sat 10-5 or email circinfo@hpl.lib.tx.us.

Library cards expire every 3 years and must be renewed in person. Lost cards should be reported as soon as possible, as cardholders will be held responsible for any materials checked out on their card. There is no charge to replace a lost PowerCard. For more information about library card requirements and other FAQs please visit http://www.houstonlibrary.org/powercard .

Thank you for your time and the excellent service you provide everyday

Sarah Ortiz

Library Assistant Supervisor

South-Belt Libraries

Houston Public Library

Sarah.Ortiz@houstontx.gov

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