Reading Resources (DFW)

Library Services

This is a non-comprehensive list of library services for DFW/TX residents, so if your local library is not on this list let me know to add it. Many libraries offer library cards to adjacent or reciprocal cities / counties so it is worth checking their policies to see if you are qualified to check out from more than just your local library. (Ex. Frisco offers cards to those in counties directly touching it & Plano offers cards to reciprocal cities.)

Apply Online

Arlington Public Library – Free for Arlington and Pantego residents

Austin Public Library – $22 annually for TX residents

Broward County – Free first year, $40 annually after

Frisco Public Library – Free for specific TX city residents (check website)

Houston Library – Free for TX residents

McKinney Public Library – Free for Colin County Residents and $10 annually for non-residents. (Must go in-person after 30 days.)

Queer Liberation Library – Free, online only

Apply In-Person

Dallas Public Library – Free for Dallas residents

Denton Public Library – Free for Denton City residents, $25 for Corinth residents, $50 for non residents

Garland Public Library – Free for specific TX county residents (check website)

Grand Prairie Library – Free for US residents

Lewisville Public Library – Free for TX residents

Plano Public Library – Free for specific TX city residents (check website)

Rosenberg Library – Free for TX residents

The Colony Public Library – Free for TX residents

Digital Services

The following services require an existing library card.

Cloud Library – Free w/participating Library Card

Hoopla – Free w/participating Library Card

Libby – Free w/participating Library Card