Register in Person
Visit the library to register in person. We will ask you to fill out an application form. You will need to bring identification showing your current address in Delaware County. Acceptable identification includes valid Pennsylvania driver’s license or state ID or any of the following showing current address: checkbook, bank statement, voter registration, utility bill, lease, student ID from a Delaware County institution, etc.
Register Online
You can Register Online for a Delaware County Libraries library card.
*If you need to renew your account, please call the library at 610-566-9331. Do not register for a new account.
You will receive an email containing your library barcode. This number will give you immediate access to all of our online resources including eBooks, audiobooks, and databases.
- Your physical card will be mailed to you within 3 to 5 business days.
- After you have received your card, you will have 30 days to visit the library in person to verify your account.
You will need to bring your:- Library card
- Signed application
- Identification showing your current address in Delaware County. If you do not verify your account within the 30 day period, your card will expire.
Library Card FAQs
A Delaware County Libraries library card can be used in any of the 28 member libraries in the county and in most public libraries in Pennsylvania, through the Access PA program.
Age Requirements
There is no minimum age for obtaining a library card; however a parent’s signature is required for persons under 18.
Accepted Identification
Identification showing current address is required. Acceptable identification showing name & current address includes:
- Valid PA driver’s license or state ID
- Checkbook
- Bank statement
- Voter registration
- Utility bill
- Lease
- Student ID from a Delaware County institution
Replacement Fee
If you have lost your card, we can replace it for you for $3.
Renewing Cards
Cards are valid for 3 years from date of issue, and expire so that we can verify our contact information for you. If you receive a message to this effect, just contact us at 610-566-9331 to update your information. If your card is expired, it will prevent you from using your account online.
Out of County Residents
Pennsylvania residents from outside Delaware County can use their local library card in DCL member libraries if it has the blue AccessPA sticker. The first time you use the card in the county, you will have to complete a registration form and show identification.
People who work in Delaware County and do not have an Access PA library card can use their work address to apply for a regular card.