Library cards are free to anyone who lives or works in Maryland. Cards may be obtained at any branch with a photo ID and proof of current address.
Library cards are also available for free to anyone with a valid card from any of the following libraries: District of Columbia; Cities of Alexandria and Falls Church; and Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William Counties in Virginia.
Out of State residents may obtain a card for a one-time fee of $40.00.
A person under the age of 12 is eligible for a library card and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to obtain one.
All FCPL library cards are fine free, meaning there are no late fees if your items are not returned on time.
Digital Cards
Digital Cards provide instant access to most of our online resources.
To get a Digital Card, please complete the Online User Registration form. Digital Cards may be upgraded anytime to a traditional library card by visiting your local branch in person or through Curbside Pickup and bringing a photo ID.
Student Success Cards
Students with Frederick County Public Schools and the Maryland School for the Deaf automatically receive a digital Student Success Card that can access a variety of library resources and materials offered by Frederick County Public Libraries.
Students may check out materials and access resources by typing the library prefix (119829) followed by their student ID number.
WHAT YOUR CARD CAN DO
Library Card
- Access all digital resources at fcpl.org/download and fcpl.org/learn
- Place unlimited item holds
- Check out unlimited items
- Renew items up to five times
Digital Card
- Access most of our digital resources at fcpl.org/download and fcpl.org/learn
- Place a hold on 3 items from our physical collection
Student Success Card
- Access ebooks from fcpl.org/download
- Check out ten print items (books or magazines)
- Use learning resources such as encyclopedias, journal articles, and test prep at fcpl.org/learn
- Available to all Frederick County Public School and Maryland School for the Deaf students
- When adding an email address to your account please use one that doesn't end with @my.fcps.org
- Find out more
For further details, please view the full Library Card Policy and Borrowing and Item Replacement Policy.