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How to Use Your Library Card – Even If You Can’t Get to the Library

Published: March 12, 2020

Learn more about how Arlington County is responding to the COVID-19 coronavirus.

We're More Than Just Buildings with Books!

There are so many things you can do online with your Library card.

Don't have a library card? Apply for one online today!

Read the News

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Learn Something New

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  • Mango Languages offers over 60 language courses and videos for multiple skill levels.

Plan for the Future

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You Can Still Enjoy a Good Book!

Join the Big Book Club Podcast:

Each month our librarian-bibliophile hosts share their insights and reactions to a buzz-worthy book. Join the conversation each month on our Facebook group, our Goodreads group or on Twitter with the hashtag #BigBookPodcast.

Download an eBook:

Overdrive eBook collection - Popular titles for kids, teens and adults. See what's available right now!

Or an eAudiobook:

Overdrive eAudiobook collection - Popular titles for kids, teens and adults. See what's available right now!

RBdigital collection - Includes Pimsleur Language lessons, Great Courses lectures, plus favorite fiction and nonfiction titles.

Get stories just for kids:

  • BookFlix - Kids explore educational topics through favorite storybooks.
  • Early World of Learning - Stories, videos, songs, and games for preK through 3rd grade.
  • Overdrive - eAudiobooks and eBooks just for kids.

March 12, 2020 by Web Editor Filed Under: App, News

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Comments

  1. James Bedore says

    March 13, 2020 at 7:49 PM

    I have been advised to come in and renew my membership so that I can continue to read ebooks. Can I now renew/extend my membership on-line? I am retired , do not drive, and it’s a bit difficult to appear in person? Even under normal circumstances. Thank you.

    • Web Editor says

      March 13, 2020 at 8:39 PM

      James,

      I will forward your info on to the head of Circulation, to be in touch with you.

      Updated – I have been informed that any library cards expiring between March 1 and May 1 now expire on June 1st.

  2. Kristen Fredericksen says

    March 13, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    My library card expires tomorrow. I was planning to go to a branch to renew it but now I can’t.

    • Web Editor says

      March 13, 2020 at 8:59 PM

      Kristen,

      I will forward your info on to the Circulation team, and someone will be in touch with you.

      Update – I have been informed that any library cards expiring between March 1 and May 1 now expire on June 1st.

  3. Matt says

    March 14, 2020 at 1:05 PM

    I moved to Arlington recently and planned on getting a library card. Since the libraries are closed this weekend, would it be possible to get one online so I can start accessing these resources as I practice social distancing?

    • Web Editor says

      March 15, 2020 at 8:48 PM

      Matt,
      Yes! You can apply for a library card online: https://library.arlingtonva.us/services/accounts-and-borrowing/get-a-free-library-card/
      Normally after getting your card online, you have 30 days to come in to the Library in person and validate your account with ID.
      That time-frame may be extended under the current circumstances…

      • James E. McNair says

        March 20, 2020 at 9:09 AM

        Why is my card not working?

        • Web Editor says

          March 20, 2020 at 9:33 AM

          James,
          If you text or message the librarians between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. today, they hopefully can help you find out.
          https://library.arlingtonva.us/chat-live/

  4. Carla dal Cais says

    March 20, 2020 at 2:12 PM

    My Library card expired in maybe January or February. Is there a way to reactivate it online? Since it falls outside of the March window. Thank you!

    • Web Editor says

      March 20, 2020 at 2:44 PM

      Hi Carla,
      Try using your card – all cards that since January 2018 have now been extended through June 1, 2020.

  5. Nikkia S Bell says

    March 21, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    Hello! I was at a book festival last year and signed up for(and was given) a library card from you all.(You had a booth) but when I put in the number, it doesn’t work. Do I have to re-register? And if so..how?(Given the current cirumstances)

    • Web Editor says

      March 23, 2020 at 7:35 AM

      Hi Nikkia,
      Contact the librarians Monday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for help. If you can give them your account info, they should be able to help you. https://library.arlingtonva.us/chat-live/

  6. Suzanne says

    March 21, 2020 at 6:18 PM

    Is there any way now to acquire a card in order to use the ebooks?

    • Web Editor says

      March 23, 2020 at 7:47 AM

      Suzanne, you can apply for a library card online: https://library.arlingtonva.us/services/accounts-and-borrowing/get-a-free-library-card/

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