How to Get a Library Card

IF YOU OR YOUR FAMILY OWN OR RENT A RESIDENCE IN WHITE PLAINS AND YOU LIVE IN WHITE PLAINS:

You are eligible to receive a White Plains Public Library card. Two forms of ID, one with your name and current address, are required the first time you register and each time you renew. Your White Plains card is honored at all Westchester public libraries and at the Westchester Community College library. Guest privileges may be available to others who are residing temporarily in White Plains.

For 3 weeks from the date you register, until address verification is complete, your check-out limit is 3 items (total). After verification of your address, your resident registration is valid for 3 years.

IF YOU DO NOT LIVE IN WHITE PLAINS:

A) If you live, work, go to school or own property in Westchester, you may register to use the White Plains Public Library. Two forms of ID, one of which must be your current library card from your Westchester home library, and one of which must have your name and current address as proof that you live, work, go to school or own property in Westchester are required when you register.

B) If you live outside Westchester County, but work, go to school or own property in White Plains, you are eligible to receive a White Plains Public Library card. Two forms of ID (1 with current home address, 1 with current White Plains work or school address or proof of property ownership) are required.

C) If you live outside of Westchester County and DO NOT work, go to school, or own property in Westchester, you may purchase a card from the Westchester Library System at an annual fee of $75 which can be used at the White Plains Public Library. An application form is available at our Checkout Desk, which should be sent directly to WLS with your payment. Your card will be mailed to you directly from the Westchester Library System and is honored at all Westchester public libraries.

For 3 weeks from the date you register, until address verification is complete, your check-out limit is 3 items (total). After verification of your address, your non-resident registration is valid for 1 year.