Library cards are free to anyone who provides valid form of identification, proof of address, and date of birth. Santa Clara County District Libraries are located in the following cities: Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos (2 locations), Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga.
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Patrons who provide photo identification and date of birth but who cannot provide proof of current home or mailing address are eligible for a limited access card. A limited card allows for borrowing of up to 3 items, 3 requests, and is valid for one year. A limited card can be converted to a full access card by providing proof of photo id, date of birth, and proof of current home or mailing address.
Learn more about full-access and limited-access library cards.
Library eCard |
Full-Access Library Card |
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eContentDownload or stream eBooks, audiobooks, movies, documentary films, music, newspapers, and magazines. Place hold on eContent. |
Yes | Yes |
Research & HomeworkAccess digital magazine & newspaper archives, genealogy tools, professional magazines, and scholarly journals. |
Yes | Yes |
Learn 24/7Enroll in an online course, get help from a live tutor, learn a new language, take a practice test, or access LinkedIn Learning. |
Yes | Yes |
Physical CollectionsCheck out printed books, magazines, console games, CDs and DVDs. Place holds on physical items. |
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Library ComputersReserve and use public computers at library locations. |
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Visitors to the library who do not have an SCCLD library card are invited to register for a free full use or limited use card to access materials, resources and services the Library has to offer, including the public computers. Guest passes are for those patrons who do not qualify for or do not want a library card, but wish to use a public computer or to print to the MFD. Single use guest passes are free and available at the children’s and adult information desks. Guest passes will be issued one per patron per day and allow up to 3 hours of computer use per day, the same as a patron logging in with their library card. Patrons are required to follow the rules for computer usage set by SCCLD.
The Library offers free wireless access with no library card needed. Printing wirelessly to our printers requires a library card. Visit our computer services page to learn more about library computer services, or our Wi-Fi page to learn more about the SCCLD wireless network.
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A valid form of photo identification needs to be provided when applying for a new card, renewing an existing card, changing an address, or requesting a replacement card.
The following are acceptable forms of photo ID for adults (18 and over):
For children, we will accept any of the above, as well as the following:
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Written address verification needs to be provided when applying for a new card.
The following are acceptable forms of address verification for adults (18 and over):
For children, we will accept any of the above, as well as the following:
*A DMV change of address card or the new address written on the back of the license is NOT acceptable because the library has no way of verifying the new address on file with the DMV.
Library users within the Greater Bay Area region can use the Card Renewal and Address Update form to update their information online.
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Full-use library cards expire every 3 years. Limited cards expire after 1 year (more information on card types can be found at Join! Free Full-Membership Library Card, opens a new window).
To renew a library card, visit the library in person with photo ID and proof of address or use the online Card Renewal and Address Change form, opens a new window, available for Library users who live within the Greater Bay Area region.
If your library card has been lost or stolen, please call the library to have your card disabled, then visit any of our locations with photo ID to get a replacement card.
Yes, you may choose to allow other family members or other individuals to use your library card. We still require that one person be responsible for the account and all activity on it. That person would also retain the privacy rights associated with the card.
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Up to 100 items (max.) may be borrowed on a card at any one time, including up to 10 console games and up to 30 DVDs/Blu-rays. A total of 3 items may be borrowed on a limited access card.
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You can reset your PIN online* by going to Log In / My SCCLD and using the "Forgot Your PIN?" link below the login fields.
*For additional PIN reset methods, please visit Your PIN.
No, only one type of notice can be selected (ex. SMS, email).
Notifications are for physical materials (ex. book) and include the following:
No, SMS notices are delivered once a day, around 9:30am.
The SMS notice has generic wording with a link for more information. The link takes you to a page with detailed item information.
The SMS notice comes from a dedicated local number: 408-539-5181.
Please Note: If you opt out of receiving SMS notifications and you have an email on file, you will receive email notifications.
If you text back to the SMS number, you will receive the following message:
If you call the SMS number, your call will forward automatically to the Santa Clara County Library account line 408-540-3945.
