To get your free library card, stop by any Meridian Library District location and bring:
- Photo ID (driver's license, school ID, etc.)
- Proof of residence (current driver's license, utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
Registration is also available through the catalog. Those registrations are temporary, so please visit a library within 30 days to complete your registration by presenting a photo ID and proof of residence.
Not a Meridian resident? Not a problem!
Those who reside outside the District's boundaries may obtain a non-resident card for a fee. You can learn more about that here.
If you live within the boundaries of the Ada Community, Boise, Caldwell, Eagle, Garden City, Nampa, or Kuna libraries, you can also get your home card and use it at any Meridian Library District location.
Books Are Just the Beginning
A Meridian Library District library card gets you all of this:
- The latest releases from your favorite author, artist, or director
- Home Delivery that brings your holds right to your door
- Online courses so you can learn a new skill
- The chance to make new connections at programs for kids, teens, and adults
- Help growing your idea into a business
- Meeting spaces, study rooms, and even a recording studio
- Reservable equipment to bring your ideas to life
FAQs
Patrons under 18 are welcome to sign up for a library card, given that a parent or guardian is present when the child signs up for their card. Parents can monitor their child's check outs by logging into the child's account, adding their own email to their child's account, or by linking the child's card to their own card. See the District's Parent and Caregiver Guide for more information on this works and for tips on responsibly browsing the collection.
Yes! Those who live outside the District's boundaries are eligible for a non-resident card for a fee. Library cards for Boise, Caldwell, Nampa, Ada Community, Eagle, Garden City, and Kuna can also be obtained at any Meridian Library District location.
It happens! Stop by any Meridian Library District location with your photo ID and proof of residence to grab a new one.
If you've downloaded the Ida App, you can also use your virtual card.
No problem! Click here to reset your PIN. If you're still having problems, call or visit us to get help.
For items from the Meridian Library District's collection, visit our Lending Guide Policy. Items from other libraries are subject to that library's guidelines. To find out where an item is from, view it in your account.