Get a Library Card

Library cards are free to all residents of Davidson County and persons living within the Goodlettsville city limits. Free cards are available to Metro employees.

What do you need to get a card:

Present ONE ID with your current physical address (no P.O. box, please) as follows:

• Tennessee Driver's License or Learner's Permit
• School ID (if under 18)
• Military ID
• Passport

If you do not have ID with your current address, present your ID, along with ONE form of current address verification as follows:

• Piece of mail postmarked in the last two weeks
• Pay stub issued in the last two weeks
• Voters registration card
• Lease/deed agreement
• Current utility bill dated within one month

Non-resident cards

Cards are available to individuals who live outside of Davidson County. The annual fee for nonresident membership is $50.

Complimentary Non-Resident library cards will be issued to persons who can prove they are:

• Tennessee State Legislators
• Metro Government employees and Metro School employees
• Nashville Public Library volunteers who complete 20 hours of service in one year
• Students living in on-campus housing in Davidson County or within the Goodlettsville city limits (will need to verify permanent home address)

Courtesy cards

3-month courtesy cards are available to persons temporarily residing in Davidson County, as well as others who reside in county but do not have a permanent address. The card will allow checkout of one item at a time. The card may be renewed for an additional 3 months. To obtain a courtesy card, patrons must:

• Provide an approved form of identity AND
• A letter on facility letterhead stating that the person resides at this location. (Example: Ronald McDonald House, Union Rescue Mission, Extended Stay hotel, etc.) OR
• Mail that has been addressed to and received by them at that location within the past 2 weeks. Sorry, but the library cannot accept Post Office box numbers as addresses.

Apply for a Card

You may apply for a library card at any library location or online. If you apply in person, your card will be active immediately. If you apply online, your card will be mailed to you. To activate your card, you will have to present it at any Davidson County library location and show proof of ID as stated in the section 'What do you need to get a card' above

Online Library Card Application

Your Card

Please treat your card with the same care you would a credit card. You are responsible for everything checked out on it. Damaged or lost items will be billed according to the Library's Replacement Policy. If your card is lost or stolen, contact the Library immediately. For the fastest and most convenient service, always bring your card with you to check out materials. To remain active, you must use your card at least once each year.