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Library Cards

Bismarck Public Library cards are available without charge to Bismarck/Burleigh County residents. Non-residents pay an annual fee of $20.00.

• A replacement library card costs $1.00.
• All fees and fines must be paid before getting a replacement or renewed library card.
• Youth will be issued cards upon reaching first grade (exceptions may be made when parents so encourage).
• When a library card is issued to a youth under eighteen years of age, it is issued with the understanding that a parent or guardian is responsible. Children under thirteen years of age must have a parent or guardian present at the time of application.
• Acceptance of a library card signifies agreement to obey all rules and regulations of the Library: to pay promptly all fines charged against the card, to pay for the damage or loss of materials at retail value, and to give immediate notice of a change of name or address. The individual to whom the card is issued, or parent/guardian of a minor is responsible for use made of the card until written notices of its loss is received by the Library.

For your convenience, you may print out a library card application to fill out and bring to the library to get a library card.

A Bismarck Library card is needed to access all subscription databases and services offered via the Bismarck Library web sites to users outside the library building..