Q: How do I get a library card?
Getting an Ocean State Libraries card is free and easy. All you need to bring is a form of identification that shows your picture and address.
Q: How long does it take to get a card?
Cards can usually be issued in minutes, if you visit the library in person.
Q: I have trouble leaving my home. Can I still get a library card?
Yes! Just go to the East Greenwich Free Library website, and click on "My Account." Beneath the sign in blocks is an option to register for a new card. Just click and then fill in the form. (Remember to have your ID handy, so you can upload a picture of it.) When we finish your card, we can mail it out or you can pick it up. It does take a few days.
Q: I just moved here from out of state and don't have a Rhode Island Driver's License or state ID. How do I get a library card?
You can use your out of state ID, or any other official ID with a picture. To show you're a Rhode Island resident, bring a piece of mail, a lease agreement, or anything that is official with your name and address on it.
Q: How old do I have to be to get a library card?
There is no minimum age to get a card! Children up to age 12 can get a card as long as long as their parent or caregiver signs their application. (the parent or caregiver will be financially responsible for anything the child borrows.)
If you have any other questions about Ocean State Libraries cards, click on the link. OSL Library Card and Borrowing Policy
