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Get a Library Card
With a library card, you can:
-Reserve, check out, and renew books, DVDs, music, and audiobooks
-Download Overdrive Downloadable Audiobooks
-Reserve a public computer for use
-Manage your library account online
-Access our research databases from your home or office computer
and more...
To get a library card you must:
We will validate library cards from other Colorado libraries.
For more information, visit any of our locations, call us at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), or email your question.
- Be a Colorado resident and show photo identification and proof of address.
- Have parental approval if under 18. (Parents or guardians are responsible for library materials and any fines or charges incurred by minor children under the age of 18)
- Complete the application form.
We will validate library cards from other Colorado libraries.
For more information, visit any of our locations, call us at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), or email your question.
Apply for a Library Card Online
This form allows you to register online as a patron of our library district. After submitting this form, you will have a temporary library card number. You can use this number to access online databases and place up to ten holds on Arapahoe Library District materials. To get your permanent card and full library privileges, please come to one of our libraries to pick up your card and fully activate your account. You will be required to present a photo I.D. and proof of your current address.
Borrowing Guidelines
We want your borrowing experience to be a great one! To make it easy, we have the information you need about borrowing items from the library, including how long you can keep items, how to return them, and more.
Locations & Hours
Looking for the library closest to you? Here you will find all of the locations in the Arapahoe Library District.
Need to contact us by phone? 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) is the only number you will need to connect to any of our libraries.
Kelver (303-822-9392) and Davies (303-769-4310) patrons may still call the direct telephone numbers to avoid incurring long distance charges.
Need to contact us by phone? 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279) is the only number you will need to connect to any of our libraries.
Kelver (303-822-9392) and Davies (303-769-4310) patrons may still call the direct telephone numbers to avoid incurring long distance charges.
Lost or Stolen Library Cards
If you have lost your card, the charge is $1 for a replacement card.
Please contact your library immediately to report lost/stolen cards. We can block your account to prevent unauthorized use.
Please contact your library immediately to report lost/stolen cards. We can block your account to prevent unauthorized use.
Pay Your Fines Online
You can use your Visa or MasterCard (debit or credit card) to pay library fines and fees totaling $2.00 or more online. Login to My Library Account to see and pay your fine.
Need help with your account? Visit any of our locations, call us at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), or email your question.
Need help with your account? Visit any of our locations, call us at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), or email your question.
Renewing Items
Renew your library items by:
Note: Unpaid fines accumulate on your record and, if over $10, will block future transactions including check-out, holds, and renewals.
Need help with your account? Visit any of our locations, call us at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), or email your question.
- Logging in to My Library Account
- Calling 303-220-7708
- Or visiting any of our locations.
Note: Unpaid fines accumulate on your record and, if over $10, will block future transactions including check-out, holds, and renewals.
Need help with your account? Visit any of our locations, call us at 303-LIBRARY (303-542-7279), or email your question.
Request/Reserve Items
To request (reserve) a library item you must have an Arapahoe Library District library card.
Find the item you want by searching our Online Catalog.
Find the item you want by searching our Online Catalog.
Temporary Card Access
When you register online, you will receive a temporary library card number. With this number you will:
You will need a permanent library card to:
Visit Get a Library Card for more information.
- Have access to most research databases.
- Be able to place up to ten holds on Arapahoe Library District materials.
You will need a permanent library card to:
- Check out library items.
- Reserve a public computer for use.
- Download Overdrive Downloadable Audiobooks.
Visit Get a Library Card for more information.
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