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