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Allegheny County Online Library Card Application (18+)
Residents of Allegheny County (18+) can sign up for a library card online. The card can be used to borrow books, DVDs, music, and other materials from any Allegheny County library. The card also enables users to reserve items through the catalog and access digital resources like eBooks and eAudio.
- If seeking a card for child, business, or organization please visit your local library in person.
- If the system is unable to validate your information, you will be issued a temporary library card that allows you access to online resources for 14 days. To upgrade to a card with full borrowing privileges, visit any County library with proof of ID and current address.
- Please make note of the PIN that you create during the registration process as it will be needed to access our resources.
- Pennsylvania residents (18+) who live outside of Allegheny County can sign up for a library card online.
- If the system is unable to validate your information, you will be issued a temporary library card that allows you access to online resources for 14 days. To upgrade to a card with full borrowing privileges, visit any county library location with proof of ID and current address. You can also send an email to ACLA Library Staff with a picture of a photo ID with current address.
- Please make note of the pin you create during the registration process as it will be needed to access our resources.
- Note: RAD Pass is restricted to residents of Allegheny County only.
- Individuals that live outside of Pennsylvania must pay a $60 fee for a two-year access period.
- After registering using this form, please visit the Out-of-State Library Card Portal to make the payment. Keep a screenshot or receipt of proof of payment.
- Send the payment receipt and a picture of a photo ID with the current address to ACLA Library Staff for verification.
- Please make note of the pin you create during the registration process as it will be needed to access our resources.
- If your address does not fit in the registration form, please send an email to ACLA Library Staff for assistance.
