Apply for a Gloucester City Library Card

All Gloucester City residents are entitled to a free membership. Cards are issued for one year. To get a new card or renew a card, applicants must show a photo ID and proof of current address, such as a bank statement, utility bill, phone bill, etc. 

• A parent or guardian must sign the application for children under the age of 18 years.
• Replacement cards cost $2.
• Non-residents may purchase a one-year card at $45.

The following non-residents are eligible for a free card

• People who own property and pay taxes to Gloucester City — must show photo ID and proof of paying taxes.
• Teachers of Gloucester City schools.– must show photo ID and pay stub or letter from the school. Card is good for the school year.
• Students attending Gloucester City schools — must show ID with their home address and proof of attendance at the school. Card is good for the school year.

Benefits of card membership

• Check out books, museum passes, Wi-Fi Hotspots, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and video games.
• Download movies, audiobooks, e-books.
• Access to digital database that requires Gloucester City Library card number, such as Worldbook Online, Transparent Languages, Consumer Reports, etc.