Continuing our series of blog posts highlighting new features in our revamped and updated Online Catalog, today we bring you a tutorial about Online Registration. You can now sign up for a library card online and instantly receive a temporary library card number and PIN via email, giving you instant access to a library account, our electronic resources, download digital content (ebooks, audiobooks, videos, and music), place up to 3 holds on catalog items (picture ID and proof of address will be needed when you go to your local neighborhood library to pick up your materials), and use free Wi-Fi at all our neighborhood libraries.
Check out the video below that goes through the steps of applying for a library card online.
As always, please give us your feedback let us know what you think in the comments!
How To Get A Library Card - New Online Registration Feature
Have a question for Free Library staff? Please submit it to our Ask a Librarian page and receive a response within two business days.
Can out of state card renewals now be completed on line?
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Hi Jody, Yes, out-of-state residents can renew their cards online. You should receive an email notification 30 days and 7 days before your card is set to expire, reminding you to login and renew online. If they have any other questions about your account or renewing your library card, please use our contact form: http://libwww.library.phila.gov/contactus/contact.cfm
Friday, July 24, 2015
FLP:
Do you still have the free library card for anyone over 65? I am 76 and am interested in getting a library card but I do not want to pay the $50.00.
Thank you, Marv
Saturday, June 18, 2016
This is my frist time fetting a library card i cant wait to try it out
Monday, July 25, 2016
How do I get a library card.? I am a home body and would prefer to do this online ...
Thursday, August 4, 2016
I have a card, but forgot my pin. How do I reset my pin?
Friday, September 23, 2016
i would like to get 3 cards one for my self and my two children
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
How do I RENEW my card online?
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
I would like a library card
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
I don't have a library card I never had one
Sunday, January 22, 2017
I need one asap
Monday, February 13, 2017
Need ibrary card
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Hi Suzanne, you can register for a library card via the following link https://know.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/register
Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Love this
Monday, March 13, 2017
Can i get a card good for the entire state? Or a different county?
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Hi William, A Free Library card is available at no cost to anyone who lives, works, pays taxes, or goes to school in the City of Philadelphia. In addition, anyone who lives in the state of Pennsylvania can obtain a Free Library card without charge. Out-of-state residents can obtain a card by paying an annual fee of $50.00. Out-of-state residents must Apply Online and pay online with a credit card. More info can be found on the following section of our website: https://know.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/register
Friday, March 24, 2017
I would like to apply online for my mother who lives in a nursing home. She would use it on her kindle only. She does not have picture ID. What documentation can I have the nursing home fax you to verify her residency
Saturday, March 25, 2017
I'm trying to apply for a free library card. I can't seem to find a registration page.
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
Hi Lori, you can register for a Free Library card via the following link: https://know.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/register
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
I applied for a card online will I get a physical card?
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
good
Saturday, May 20, 2017
I need some books for improving my English
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
i need to access my library card
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
need one now
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
I need 1
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
How do I get a library card
Saturday, June 24, 2017
I would like to get a library card. :)
Thursday, July 13, 2017
i would like a libary card
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Need a card
Thursday, July 27, 2017
I want dis library card
Monday, July 31, 2017
Hi. I signed up about a month ago online in order to get audiobooks. I can do, but I also want a physical card to take books out. Germantown library staff was unable to help me. thank you
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
I had a card that I have misplaced. I can I replace it?
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
Library card is required for 8th grade student @ Gilbert Spruance Elementary School
Monday, August 28, 2017
I have lost all my information for my library card. I already applied for one and received a number via email. I think it is past the one year mark. Do I have to start over again to reapply again? I listened to tutorial and it doesn't say how to get another card after the one year mark. Thank you!
Friday, September 1, 2017
Need library card pin to renewal my books
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
I. Love. The. Library
Saturday, October 7, 2017
I love books
Saturday, October 14, 2017
will the card be sent
Friday, October 27, 2017
Audiobooks
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
How long do it take to mail it out
Monday, November 13, 2017
I need a card for job applications
Saturday, December 2, 2017
Good Morning,
I am trying to log into the Lynda website under my library card and pin and its not letting me log in, please advise- thanks.
Thursday, December 7, 2017
l love reading books
Tuesday, December 12, 2017
Need library card
Thursday, December 28, 2017
Priestess Presence
Friday, December 29, 2017
Am a bookworm. Trying to invent a new machine.
Saturday, December 30, 2017
How do i renew card and get another card
Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Oh
Monday, February 5, 2018
I would like to renew my library card before it expires 26 Feb 2018
Tuesday, February 20, 2018
I want a library card fast
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Need one
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
how long will it take to receive my library card
Friday, March 23, 2018
Would like to get a card online as I have to take care of a child who has serious health issues
Saturday, May 12, 2018
I need a new card
Saturday, May 19, 2018
Hi, I recently registered but the dropdown list about "local" library did not let me insert my library here at home. I just took a default library. I use the Schlow library in State College. Also, I am not sure how to continue my membership when it is up in one month. I will not be in Philadelphia to show up in person. Please just let me know. Thank you very much. James
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Love this app
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
would like to get a card
Monday, July 9, 2018
lost my library card can you please send me a replacement card
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Can i get my daughter's library card by mail
Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Thank you
Thursday, August 30, 2018
My card expired mid August number 2417101 how do I renew
Saturday, September 8, 2018
I want to get free membership
Saturday, September 22, 2018
how do i get a library card
Monday, September 24, 2018
Need a card immediately
Monday, October 1, 2018
I am interested in getting an out of state membership card in order to borrow ebooks. I live in Germany. Would you please kindly send me some information, if and how I can join. Thank you very much! G. Hobbs
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
I did not write my new card #down can you help me?
Saturday, October 13, 2018
I live near the the Frankford branch
Monday, October 15, 2018
I lost my card and need a replacement!
Monday, November 5, 2018
What do I need to get a card
Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Good
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
It's been awhile since I've had a library card..
Thursday, December 6, 2018
moved back to PA and would like to get my library account updated! Thanks!
Thursday, December 27, 2018
I lost my library card. What should I do? Thanks!
Thursday, February 7, 2019
lost my card signing up for a replacment
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Nice set up
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Is the library card free to all Pennsylvania residents?
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Hi Stephen, Yes, a "Free Library card is available at no cost to anyone who lives, works, pays taxes, or goes to school in the City of Philadelphia. In addition, anyone who lives in the state of Pennsylvania can obtain a Free Library card without charge." https://know.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/register
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
I need a card
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
I need it now
Saturday, April 20, 2019
I signed up for the library quite some time ago and recommend it to some friends who the signed up. Theirs expired and had a hard time finding out what to do. They finally got renewed. Is there any way to find out the expiration date before we run into problems
Monday, May 6, 2019
Plz make my library card plz
Friday, May 10, 2019
How do I get a library card.
Monday, May 20, 2019
I need help getting a free membership card for. The library
Friday, May 24, 2019
Thanks
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
I am a Philadelphian resident looking to apply for a library card
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
I have a membership to the Free Library. I currently use only the web and have no trouble logging in, I have a note in my calendar that my membership expires this month. I cannot find anything on the web site that allows me to extend my membership and nor can I find anything that tells me the specific library card number. Please help.
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Hi Robert, If you have any questions about your account or renewing your library card, please use our contact form: https://www.questionpoint.org/crs/servlet/org.oclc.admin.BuildForm?&institution=12274&type=1&language=1 Thanks!
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
2x i have gone into the library to get a physical card because i registered online. 2x they told me they would send me the physical card in the mail and i haven't received it. How do i get a physical card?
Friday, July 5, 2019
How do I renew my library card online?
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Need to get back to registration form,exactly where I was
Sunday, September 1, 2019
I lost my card I wanted to know how i get a replacement.
Thursday, October 10, 2019
How do I change my p.i.n.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Hi Martin, you can update and change your PIN via the following link: https://know.freelibrary.org/MyResearch/ForgotPin
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
need a new library card
Tuesday, November 12, 2019
I submitted a Free Library of Philadelphia CARD APPLICATION 11/01/19 by mail, and as of this date haven't heard from your General Information Department. So now I am trying this Registration Feature 11/14/19.
I realize I'm not the only one to contact you regarding your wonderful offering to a PA Resident so I want you to know that I think this Online Registration is a good idea. Yours truly, Al @ Beaver, PA
Thursday, November 14, 2019
I lost my library card. How do i get a new one?
Sunday, December 8, 2019
I renewed my card online (I had not been sent any email saying it was coming due) and it says the new expiration date is in 2 months? That seems a little short!
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Ok
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
I need and new card
Friday, February 21, 2020
I lost my card . I have a card number and pin. I just need a physical card
Sunday, March 8, 2020
I need to renew my library card and I never received a link.
Sunday, March 8, 2020
I live in north messy Philadelphia
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
I want a library card
Monday, March 30, 2020
I can't find my library card
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
None
Friday, April 3, 2020
i really love books so i hope this works.
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Want library card
Tuesday, June 2, 2020
I would like a online library card. Location doesn't matter, just looking for audible books.
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
My card won't validate. What do I do
Monday, July 20, 2020
I'm disabled and am looking to get a library card
Friday, August 14, 2020
I would like to get a library card so that I can use check books out online.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
I need that card
Thursday, August 20, 2020
I need a library card
Friday, August 21, 2020
Retired teacher
Sunday, August 23, 2020
New library card to use with Overdrive please
Monday, August 24, 2020
Get a library card
Monday, August 24, 2020
need for muy studies online
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Need a library card. Thanks
Friday, August 28, 2020
First time that I will be using this service.
Friday, August 28, 2020
can't wait to use it. Thank you
Friday, August 28, 2020
I need to know, how I get my pin? Thank you
Friday, August 28, 2020
Thank you for the opportunity.
Friday, August 28, 2020
Good opportunity
Friday, August 28, 2020
Thank you
Friday, August 28, 2020
New
Friday, September 4, 2020
Can't find a place online to renew my Free Library of Philadelphia library card to access my hold on Overdrive. Thank you for any help.
Friday, September 4, 2020
I need to register for a free library card
Friday, September 4, 2020
How can I renew my card on your website?
Friday, September 4, 2020
I love to have a free books
Monday, September 7, 2020
I work at CHOP and excited to have the option to have access!
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
forgot card number, do i reapply
Thursday, September 10, 2020
I'm a senior citizen and really enjoy audiobooks. Live near Pittsburgh and looking to expand choices beyond Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and my local Westmoreland Public Library System.
Monday, September 14, 2020
What is the fastest way to get a library card?
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Need library card
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
I need a replacement library card. I ordered one last month but it never arrived. I just need to replace it since my wallet was lost. I am still using my account online without problems.
Thursday, September 17, 2020
I'm 69 years old. Can I get a free library card? My address is 191 old delp rd lancaster pa 17601
Sunday, September 27, 2020
can I pay for a library card? I live in Maine and will like to access your online ebooks.
Monday, September 28, 2020
Hello!
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Hello. I am a teacher at a Philadelphia public high school. I would like all of my students who don't already have library cards to get one online. They are 11th graders and are not yet 18. Can you advise as to how they can get cards? (The online process described here sounds like it is only for people over 18.)
Thank you,
Joshua
Friday, October 2, 2020
This is very hard, impossible to do!!!!!
Monday, October 5, 2020
I just moved to Philadelphia and I would like a library card.
Monday, October 5, 2020
Thank you!
Thursday, October 8, 2020
Yes
Sunday, October 11, 2020
Please issue me free library card . I want to study electroplating / metal finishing concern literature
Friday, October 16, 2020
thank you
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I live in Bucks County Pa. Can I get Philadelphia card as a former resident?
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Very rady
Friday, October 23, 2020
I signed up earlier this year. But never recovered a card. Am I still a member?
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
.
Friday, October 30, 2020
this is for my son
Thursday, November 5, 2020
I ama Delaware resident over the age of 65 years. Am I able to sign up without paying a fee.
Thanks, Yancey Hillegas
Saturday, November 7, 2020
Can't seem to find my card
Friday, November 13, 2020
Need card
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Richardson Public Library
Thursday, November 19, 2020
I am interested in fiction and dramatic
Monday, November 23, 2020
I Lost My Free Library of Philadelphia library card because I lost my wallet
Monday, November 23, 2020
I have no comments.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
I would like a library card.
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
I tried to get a card about a year ago but never got one
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Hello, I am interested in getting a library card
Friday, November 27, 2020
I am now 74 have had a Free Library of Philadelphia card for at least a decade went to log into my account and says card is not validated. I have books on loan and holds
Monday, November 30, 2020
Need liberty card
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Just looking for a library card
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Library card time
Friday, December 11, 2020
I have an online account that will not let me get into my account. Do I need to renew?
I received notice of a booki had on hold and am unable to download. Very frustrated!
Monday, December 28, 2020
I have a card, but it won't let me access the site. I believe it expired without me knowing about it. Can I please renew my information? FYI--my info has not changed except for now the only phone # is 386-341-1295. Please advise...
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
I USE TO HAVE ALIBAY CAD BUT HAV ENOT HAD ONE IN A LONG TIME
Saturday, January 9, 2021
trying to get Philadelphia library card
Friday, January 15, 2021
How can I get library card?
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
this is my first time getting one can't wait
Thursday, January 28, 2021
I want to have a library card in Tallahassee, Fl.
Saturday, February 13, 2021
Thanks
Monday, February 15, 2021
I've lost my library card. I need a new card please.
Friday, February 26, 2021
Need library card
Sunday, March 7, 2021
This is my first time fetting a library card i cant wait to try it out
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
I want one best on Cecil B Moore Avenue in Philadelphia
Friday, March 26, 2021
Sign up for a card
Friday, April 2, 2021
Would like access to more.books that are unavailable here in Wilmington
Friday, April 16, 2021
Hello, I had a card (# 2462038) when I was a student there. I have also donated to the library from time to time. Now that I am living in New Mexico I would like to renew my card. Can I do that online? How much does it cost when I am out of state?
Thursday, April 22, 2021
i need help
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
I have heard that you are a wonderful source for ebooks
Thursday, April 29, 2021
I would like to be a library card.
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
I just verified my online Library card; will I receive a physical card in the mail? If not, is there a way to receive a physical copy in the mail? Thank you!
Friday, May 7, 2021
Hello im really sorry i really need a library card to go into the app thank u so much:)
Monday, May 10, 2021
Ty
Monday, May 10, 2021
Can I get a library card for the Philadelphia Free Library for e books?
Monday, May 31, 2021
To Whom it May Concern, How do I re-new my expired library card, as I never received notification? Thank you so much! Mara
Thursday, June 3, 2021
I would like a new card
Thursday, June 3, 2021
i need a card
Thursday, June 3, 2021
I want a card
Friday, June 4, 2021
I am home bound and need my library card
Saturday, June 5, 2021
I would like to apply for a digital library card so that I can reserve and read books on my Fire Kindle device. Thanking you in advance for your help in this matter.
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
When will i receive it?
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
I love listening to audiobooks
Friday, June 11, 2021
I cannot get to the library to show photo etc, to prove my location. o.k.?
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Really need this can't drive
Saturday, June 19, 2021
How do I renew my FLP card? It expired after a year, I renewed it and the renewal lasted a few months. I don't see a way to renew further online, or to start over with a new card. I have appreciated having access to the FLP online materials; you have a great collection and even if I can't continue to have access, I certainly enjoyed the books and audiobooks that were available these past months. Thanks.
Saturday, June 26, 2021
Renew card
Saturday, July 10, 2021
Please renew my card 23000997
Thursday, July 22, 2021
I work in Philadelphia
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
I dont remember my card number.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Would like to get a library card
Friday, August 6, 2021
Please send me a library card
Friday, August 6, 2021
Would like to get library on line
Friday, August 6, 2021
New card
Saturday, August 7, 2021
New cloud user
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Need card
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
I am a Penn student.
Friday, August 27, 2021
Would like a library card
Tuesday, September 21, 2021
I have a library card but now I can't log into anything, I'm not sure what the issue is
Monday, September 27, 2021
please
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
I heard this is a wonderful library
Thursday, September 30, 2021
I need a free library card
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Thank you for this service
Monday, October 25, 2021
Never had a library card
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Would like to use the online Philadelphia card
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Just for an assignment
Friday, November 5, 2021
Need library card
Sunday, November 14, 2021
I need a new library card
Saturday, November 27, 2021
I need a library card
Monday, December 6, 2021
I need a card
Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Needed to get my card revalidated. We are on vacation in St. Marten. Message states that card can't be validated at this time. Any suggestions?
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
I WOUD LIKE TO GET A NEW LIBRARY CARD
Friday, December 17, 2021
Need a replacement card
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Need to validate Library Card
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Library card
Thursday, December 30, 2021
Library card form
Monday, January 10, 2022
do you need id to get a library card?
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
I love reading.
Sunday, February 6, 2022
I just renewed my library card and see that it is set to expire again in just two months! Help
Thursday, February 17, 2022
I live in Dallas, pa and I would like to download books to my kindle from your library
Monday, February 28, 2022
Would like to renew card # 2645349
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Want a library card
Friday, March 11, 2022
I keep getting an alert that my Library Card and PIN could not be validated at this time. My card number is 2537456. I haven't received notice that it is expiring so i don't know what the issue is.
Monday, March 28, 2022
I am 91 yrs old, just got out of the hospital and only need access to online books. I want to download and read books on my computer. I have no access to a car and live in an extended care facility. Thank you, Phyllis Leonard
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
I have lost my library card and need a new one
Tuesday, March 29, 2022
need library card
Friday, April 1, 2022
what's wrong with my application?
Friday, April 1, 2022
Apakah library card number
Saturday, April 2, 2022
i want a library card
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
I was out of the country for almost a year and don't know where my library card is
Monday, May 2, 2022
How to get a library card online
Monday, June 6, 2022
I would like to renew my library card
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Please renew my library card. I didn't get a response from my message last week! It's supposed to expire tomorrow, and I'm in the middle of researching how to get well from my health issues. Thank you!
Friday, June 17, 2022
I've recently moved to Union Mo.
I'm a senior and I'd like to check out books.
I prefer hardback books and have them delivered to me.
Are library cards free?
Thursday, July 7, 2022
Thank you for your time.
Monday, July 25, 2022
I want to get a Library car
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
Need a library card
Friday, July 29, 2022
I like your programs
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Love the program
Saturday, July 30, 2022
I need a library card to utilize the many services of the public library including Reference USA.
Thanks
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Renewal for lower merion County
Sunday, August 14, 2022
hi
Friday, August 26, 2022
i'm 14 and need a library card.
Sunday, August 28, 2022
I take classes for ESL district 1199c, I need to improve my English. It is why, I need library cards to read books
Sunday, September 11, 2022
I would love to get a new library card.
Monday, October 3, 2022
I would like to get a library card. I had one many, many years ago under my maiden name, Helen F. Mandel
Thursday, October 13, 2022
I forgot my card number and pin
Sunday, October 16, 2022
I would like to obtain a library card to take computer classes.
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
I need a physical library card ordered. I have an account already but need a physical card.
Thursday, December 15, 2022
NA
Saturday, December 17, 2022
I lost my card
Monday, December 26, 2022
I have Libby app for ebranchtogo, but your library has more books, how do I join your library?
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
I'd like a library card
Thursday, February 16, 2023
teacher /studnts
Saturday, March 4, 2023
My ecard has expired. How can I get a new one?
Friday, March 10, 2023
Definitely interested in reading more in general. Want to read books that will actually add value to myself and books that will give me real world lessons I can incorporate in my own life.
Monday, March 20, 2023
Hello.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
A library card has been a staple in my life since I was young. It would only make sense to continue that tradition.
Friday, March 24, 2023
My family just moved from out of state. We would like a local library card.
Thank you
Sunday, July 16, 2023
I would like to apply for a card to read ebooks
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
I'd like to apply for a library card. My closest library would be Kirkwood Highway.
Saturday, September 2, 2023
i would like to get a libra ry card so i can get some book to read
Thursday, October 19, 2023
I would like a card.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
I want to get a library card
Monday, November 13, 2023
I can't go
Sunday, November 19, 2023
get a library card
Monday, January 15, 2024
Please renew my library card
Monday, February 5, 2024
I need access to a library card so I can read books online through a book app
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Thank you
Sunday, March 31, 2024
My card expires on 6/15/24 and I have not received an e-mail to renew. Please send e-mail to renew. Thank You
Friday, May 17, 2024
I
Am looking for a library card #.
Sunday, June 9, 2024