
SPECIAL NOTICE: All locations of the Chattanooga Public Library will be closed Monday, February 17, 2025, for staff development and training. We will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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City of Chattanooga residents and nonresidents who own property and/or a business inside the city limits qualify for a card at no cost!
Regardless of where you live in the state, all City of Chattanooga Employees can get a library card for no cost! Apply for your card during City Orientation, through The Landing page, or visit a library location to apply in-person.
Residents outside of the City of Chattanooga limits can get a full access library card for $50 or by volunteering 20 or more hours at the library each year. Click here to learn more.
All children ages 0-5 who reside within Hamilton County are eligible for a full access library at no cost, regardless of city residency or school enrollment. To get a card, parents or guardians can stop by any library location to apply in person. The child applicant must be present during the application process, and the parent or guardian will need to show proof of I.D.
After age 5, children can continue to receive a library card at no cost through the Hamilton County Student program!
Through a partnership with the Hamilton County Department of Education, all students currently enrolled in a Hamilton County public school and current teachers can receive a full access library card at no cost.
For Students:
Apply online for an HCS Teacher Card
There is no age requirement for a library card. The child applicant must be present during application process, and the parent or guardian must sign the child’s application form.
Feel free to contact us with any questions.