How to get a library card
Registration requirements:
The Harrisburg District Library is a tax-supported public library. This means that people residing within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Harrisburg Public Library District pay taxes to support the library. Those people who live within the boundaries need pay no additional fee to be eligible to receive a library card. Library cards are renewed every three years without additional fees provided the library card holder continues to reside within the library district’s boundaries, and is a patron in good standing. There is a fee of $3.00 to replace damaged, destroyed, lost, or stolen library cards.
Adults wishing to register for a library card, renew an expired library card, or replace a library card must bring with them identification that bears their name and current Harrisburg address. A valid photo ID is required, and if the ID does not have their current Harrisburg address on it, a utility bill, piece of mail, or voter’s registration card with name and current address is required.
Children under the age of sixteen must have a parent or legal guardian present to get a library card. This parent or legal guardian must reside in the library’s district. Children sixteen and over may choose to provide their own proof of residency or use of that of their parent.
Non-resident cards
Individuals residing beyond the jurisdictional boundaries of the Harrisburg Public Library District, and not within the boundaries of another public library, and owning no property within the district’s boundaries may purchase a non-resident card for a yearly fee of $85.00 (as of July 2026).
If you reside beyond the district’s boundaries, but own property within the district’s boundaries, upon presentation of a tax bill bearing your name, you may have one library card for the exclusive use of the individual whose name appears on its face without additional payment.