Non-Resident Library Cards

[issybird]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

So how does someone who is 13-21 get a Brooklyn library card if they are not in NY?

Do you know someone under the age of 22 who might avail themselves of this very generous offer at a time when NYC libraries have had to institute cutbacks in offerings because of severe budget cuts? If not, why not just accept it?

Originally Posted by JSWolf

P.S. BPL is actually Boston Public Library hence the URL of BPL.org

Let it go, please. Why can’t it be both, letting context decide? And that’s aside from the “BPL” appearing within a quote from the Brooklyn Public Library! Perhaps you should take it up with them?

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

https://www.bklynlibrary.org/use-the-library/ecard-faqs


Do you have a source from Brooklyn Public Library?

P.S. BPL is actually Boston Public Library hence the URL of BPL.org

It's linked in Post #2 and has been since the program first started in April 2022.

Out-of-State Residents (non-NYS residents)

As of July 15, 2022, Brooklyn Public Library is no longer offering its fee-based out-of-state library card. Our priority remains serving Brooklynites and assuring that they can access the materials they need in a timely manner. BPL Library cards remain free for anyone who lives, works, pays property taxes or attends school in New York State. Existing out-of-state accounts will remain active until their expiration date and will not be renewable.

Teens and young adults ages 13-21 outside of New York State can apply for a free Books Unbanned eCard. This card provides access to BPL’s entire digital collection and helps connect young people facing censorship and book bans in their communities with materials that explore a wider range of topics. You can support the Books Unbanned initiative by making a donation.