Get a Library Card
Get an eCard
San Diego County residents can sign up online and get immediate access to our eLibrary, which includes downloadable books, audiobooks and magazines, plus student resources, learning services and more.
If you’re under 18, you will need to have a parent or legal guardian fill out the application with you.
To check out physical items, you’ll need to convert your eCard to a Standard Card at any San Diego County Library branch. Your new Standard Card number will replace the eCard number.
Get a Standard Card
Visit any San Diego County Library branch to get your Standard Card and start borrowing physical materials.
Bring a picture ID and proof of your current address with you. If you’re under 18, you will need to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
San Diego County residents will have full access to our eLibrary and services.
California residents will have full access to our physical materials, and limited eLibrary services.
Non-San Diego County residents will have access to physical materials, but will not have access to Libby, eLibrary resources, Link+ and Circuit, Inter-library Loan, or Discover & Go.
- California residents and military: Free
- Non-California residents: $5 one-time fee
Get Started With Your New Library Card
Learn About Your Card
Our card types allow for access to different materials and services. Learn about your card type and explore the resources and services offered by San Diego County Library.
Set Up Your Account
Create an online profile at MySDCL. In MySDCL you can place holds on materials for checkout, update your address and email, set a new PIN and more!
Start Discovering!
Libby, PressReader, Rosetta Stone and Morningstar are just a few of the amazing assets in our eLibrary.
Need Help?
Have questions about borrowing from SDCL or our services? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for quick answers or contact us by email or phone.
