You may apply for a library card at any Ventura County Library. The initial card is FREE. There is a $1.00 replacement fee for a lost card. Your card gives you borrowing privileges at all Ventura County Library locations.

Get a temporary card

• You can get a temporary card number by registering online in our catalog.
  Here are the step-by-step directions.
  
  Here's the process:
       Start at vencolibrary.org (you are on that site now - look above at the main menu across the page and start at...)
            > Library Catalog [https://vent.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/]
                 > Login (and in the dialog box) click Register and follow the prompts.
  **Be sure to save the number given! Use that as your library card number. It will expire after 3 months. Hopefully, by then you can get to a branch to get the permanent card.
• See also: https://vencolibrary.org/faq/does-library-have-online-registration 

Get a permanent card 

• During the pandemic - Call your local library or speak with staff during walk-up service hours for instructions on getting a permanent card. Please note that the procedure for obtaining a card may be different during this time.
• Please note, no paper applications will be available at holds pick up. You must first create a library card online or over the phone. 

• Bring your library card whenever you visit the library. You will be able to use your card as identification if you borrow desk research material or for use within the library for Internet computers. Your card also grants you access to the content of our online databases found on our eLibrary page. 

• You may be asked to update your address and contact information.
   
• If your card is lost or stolen, please report it to a library staff member immediately. A block will be placed against your file so that no one else can use your lost card.

When you request an item and it is ready to be picked up at the Ventura County Library location you chose, a notice will be mailed to you at the address you have provided. An email notification will be sent to you if you have provided your email address on your library card application.