Card Types

How to Obtain a Full-Access Card:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Bring ID with current address (if the ID is expired or shows and old address bring a document from the following list of acceptable forms of identification to any library location.

Getting a library card is free for Irving residents!

Nonresidents may purchase a full access card for a $40 annual fee. The nonresident fee is a nonrefundable fee and must be paid before an expired card can be renewed.

City of Irving and Irving Independent School District employees are exempt from the nonresident fee.

Click here for online registration options.

The Texshare Card

Nonresidents who wish to check out a limited number of items from an Irving Public Library without paying the nonresident fee may present a valid TexShare card from their home library.

The TexShare Visitor card allows 5 items to be checked out from the Irving Public Library collections.

Please see the TexShare Card section for more details.

How to Obtain a Computer Use Card

Adults can register for a Computer Use Card by presenting a photo ID in person at any library location.

About the Card

A computer access card entitles cardholders to use the public computers at any Irving Public Library location. Each customer may have up to two sessions a day; sessions can be up to 90 minutes in length. Check out the Computer and Internet Policy (PDF) for more information.

NOTE: All Irving libraries offer free public Wi-Fi and access to wireless printing.

Card Restrictions

Users must have a card and know their PIN to sign onto a library computer.

Staff cannot supply the card number or enter a card number for an account holder.

PINs can be reset if forgotten.

Computer Access Cards do not include checkout privileges or remote use of electronic resources, including online databases, streaming video and downloadable media.

Fees

Non-residents may either pay $5 for one month’s access or $20 for a year’s access to library computers.

HOW TO OBTAIN A YOUTH CARD

Parents and guardians have a choice of three options when registering their child or renewing their child's library card:

Children under the age of 18 may obtain a card upon application by a parent or legal guardian. The parent or legal guardian must have a card in good standing with no overdue items or outstanding bills, or the parent or legal guardian must obtain a card.

The parent or legal guardian and child must visit a library together to obtain a youth card.

The parent or legal guardian must show a government-issued photo ID to register the child for a youth card.

Legal guardians are asked to show proof of guardianship.

Nonresidents are subject to the $40 annual nonresident fee.

ABOUT YOUTH CARDS

Parents and guardians have a choice of three options when registering their child for a library card:

1. A Full Access Card is identical to the privileges of a card issued to an adult.
2. A Limited Access Child Card allows the child to borrow materials from the children’s section of the library, which contains materials intended for children ages 0 through 12. This card does not allow checkout of digital materials or access to interlibrary loan services.
3. A Limited Access Teen Card allows the child to borrow materials from the children’s or teen sections of the library. The teen section contains materials intended for teens ages 13 through 18. This card does not allow checkout of digital materials or access to interlibrary loan services.

Parents and guardians wanting guidance on choosing which library materials are appropriate for their children may want to consult the Parents’ Guide to Library Collections for Youth.

All notices (for holds, overdue items, etc.) will be delivered to the email address or telephone number listed by the parent or legal guardian on the youth card application. The parent or legal guardian is responsible for all items checked out on the child’s card. 

Youth cards expire when the minor turns 18.

OTHER CARD OPTIONS FOR MINORS

A child who attends a middle school or high school in Irving can also use their student ID to register for an Irving Student Card, which allows access to online databases and some in-library services but does not allow the student to check out library materials.

HOW TO OBTAIN A STUDENT CARD:

Middle and high school students who attend a school within the Irving city limits may register online for a student card or visit a library in person to register.

To register for a Student card online:

Complete the online preregistration form.

Email the assigned SELFREG# and a scanned copy or photo of the current year student photo ID to Circulation@irvingtx.gov.

Please write REGISTER IPL STUDENT CARD in the email subject line. 

Students without school-issued photo IDs: If the school does not issue photo IDs to students, include any kind of photo ID for either the student or a parent/guardian, PLUS an official document from the school with the student’s name, such as a report card, school schedule, or enrollment form.

A parent ID is not required to obtain a Student Card.

Please allow 24 to 48 hours for the card registration to be processed and approved. An email reply will be sent to confirm that the card is registered with the Student Card number. 

We cannot guarantee the security of personal information emailed to the library. 

ABOUT STUDENT CARDS:

Access to homework help, including research databases

Access to study rooms and public PCs

The student card does not allow checkouts of eBooks or physical items, including books, DVDs, and CDs.

All student cards will be valid until the following August 31st. 

About College Cards:

Students of colleges, universities, trade schools and other higher education institutions in Irving who are 18 years of age or older can obtain a free Irving College library card that will allow them to:

1. Borrow eBooks, eMedia and other digital materials through the library’s digital downloads services
2. Access research databases and e-learning resources
3. Use computers at the library
4. Check out study rooms
5. Use the library’s Make It Yourself Zones

The College Card does not allow patrons to borrow physical materials from the library.

Patrons who would like to be able to take home books, DVDs, and other items can sign up for a free Full Access Card if they live in Irving or sign up for a Nonresident Card for a $40 annual fee if they live outside of Irving. 

HOW TO OBTAIN A COLLEGE CARD:

Students attending an Irving higher education institution may register for a College card by providing their current student photo ID. Students whose school IDs do not list a birth date will need to provide a government-issued photo ID with birth date listed. Students who do not have a current school ID with their photo on it can instead provide a government-issued photo ID along with proof of current enrollment in an Irving college, university, or trade school. Proof of current enrollment could come from documents such as a course schedule, bill from the bursar’s office, or letter of registration from the registrar’s office.

About the Card:

Corporations and businesses in the City of Irving are eligible to apply for a Corporate Card from the Irving Public Library. This enables representatives from the company or business to borrow library materials from the Irving Public Library on behalf of the company.

How to Obtain a Corporate Card:

To apply for a Corporate Card a written request must be made on company letterhead and submitted (email preferred) to the Irving Public Library along with the completed application: Corporate Card Application (PDF) or the Corporate Card Application (.docx).

Circulation Services Supervisor

Irving Public Library

P.O. Box 152288

Irving, TX 75015-2288

Circulation@irvingtx.gov

Phone: (972) 721-2530 Fax: (972) 721-2463

Renewing a Corporate Card:

Each authorized Corporate card issued is renewable annually. The company or business will send an updated authorization request and an updated application with any changes. The updated authorization list must be submitted on company letterhead.

Those unable to visit the library in person can register for a library card via email, fax, or postal mail and have a library card mailed to their home. Once the registrant receives their card, they can allow someone else to pick up and return library materials on their behalf and/or use the library’s many digital services.

HOW TO OBTAIN A HOMEBOUND CARD

To register by fax or postal mail, please send a scan or copy of the applicant's photo ID and a scan or copy of a document with your name and current address on it to:

Circulation Services Supervisor

Irving Public Library

P.O. Box 152288

Irving, TX 75015-2288

Fax: (972) 721-2463

Staff understand that not everyone has the common forms of ID and address documentation used by the library. Staff are happy to work with those individuals to accept alternative documents, including a letter on institution letterhead from an assisted living facility stating the applicant is a resident, if that applies. Please send an email to circulation@irvingtx.gov or call 972-721-2628 and ask to speak to a member of the Circulation staff to discuss options.

A card issued via this method has all the same privileges as any other Full Access library card. Any person who is carrying the library card with them will be able to use the card the same way the account holder would. Family members, caregivers or friends can pick up holds or check out library materials on someone else's behalf.

Please be aware that the account holder will be financially responsible for any materials checked out on the card, so patrons should choose the people who have access to the card carefully. If someone unauthorized gains access to the card or card number, please contact staff at circulation@irvingtx.gov or 972-721-2530 to request that for the account to be blocked until a new library card number can be issued.

RENEWING A HOMEBOUND LIBRARY CARD

Library cards are valid for two years. After that, please complete the process for obtaining a card again. In the message to the library, please indicate that is in an already established account in need of a renewal.