08/29/18

There are many benefits to having a Summit County Library card. Beyond just checking out books, you can use your card to access a huge variety of resources at your local library and online.

If you have friends or family who still haven’t signed up for a library card, encourage them to come in and sign up! 

Keep reading to learn more:

Library Card Benefits

• Sign up for text message reminders when materials are due.
• Control your account online—place holds, renew and review titles, and track your reading history.
• Check out eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Libby mobile app.
• Check out eMagazines with no limits, holds, or due dates Libby by Overdrive.
• Check out a State Parks Pass that allows one vehicle into any state park for free!
• Watch thousands of films for free for adult and kids on Kanopy 
• Access The New York Times online collection with no limits 
• Access animated books for kids through Tumblebooks or Bookflix!
• Utilize online databases to access journal articles, local resources, and more.
• Enjoy our special items: creative community sketchbooks, reading kits for kids or binge bags perfect for a rainy weekend inside. 

Library Card Basics

• You can use your card at Main Library in Frisco, Bluebird Market North Branch Satellite Library in Silverthorne, and South Branch in Breckenridge.
• Materials borrowed from any of the three libraries may be returned to any of the three.
• Materials not on hold for another patron may be renewed two times by phone, in person, or online at summitcountylibraries.org.
• Your first library card is free, but replacement cards cost $2.50. (Free in September during National Library Card Sign Up Month)
• Books, DVDs, CD books, and magazines can be checked out for two weeks. 

How do I apply for a Summit County Library Card?

You must present proof of a valid mailing address or work ID in Summit County at any of our three locations. If you have a library card from another library in Colorado, we can issue you a Summit County library card.

What counts as acceptable identification?

• Driver’s license
• Property tax receipt
• Vehicle registration
• Rent receipt
• Utility bill
• Lease agreement, mortgage, or deed of trust
• Local pay stub
• Letter from employer or employee ID 
• Check book w/local address
• Bank Statement
• Voter registration
• Homeowner’s Insurance

These can be in a digital format.

What if I don’t live or work in Summit County?

You can purchase a one-year Guest Card for a non-refundable fee of $10.00.

How long is my library card valid, and how do I renew it?

Summit County Library cards are valid for two years. After two years, they can be renewed by phone or in-person at any library location.

Can I get my own library card if I’m under 18?

Yes! You can get a Youth Fox Card with a parent or guardian present! They will just need to fill out this attached application in English or in Spanish. 

Still have questions? Click here to learn how to contact us.