Get a Library Card
How To Get a New Card
- Apply in person at any of our five Grand County Library District branches.
Full Use Card
Good at all five library branches, including unlimited check-outs, unlimited holds, access to all online resources, and access to special collections.
- government issued photo ID
- and -
- valid mailing address
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- proof of Colorado residence OR a current Colorado library card
Limited Use Card
Maximum of five items checked out at a time and five active holds on the account. Limited Use Cards exclude special collections but include all online resources and collections.
- government issued photo ID
- and -
- a valid:
- mailing address
- email address
- and phone number
Digital Only Access (temporary)
A 3-month temporary library card that allows access to digital and online resources only, sign up using Self Registration on our online catalog.
One4Fun Card - for children 17 and under. Children 12 and under may check out a maximum of 1 book at a time and gain access to online resources. Children 13-17 may check out up to 1 item (including materials other than books) at a time and gain access to online resources. One4Fun Cards exclude special collections.
- name
- birthdate
Renew a Library Card - 3 ways!
In order to keep our contact information for you current, library cards expire every 2 years. If your library card is expired or you receive an email notification saying it is time to renew, you will need to veryify/update your contact information.
- Call your local GCLD library
- Go to the circulation desk of your GCLD library
- Email your request to districtoffice@gcld.org
Managing Your Account
- renew items
- request materials and view holds
- view or enable reading history
- view fees for lost or damaged items
- change your contact information
If you've lost your card:
- Call or come in to report a lost or stolen card. You are responsible for all items checked out until we are notified. Replacement cards cost $2.