Get a Library Account
Start by choosing either an all-access card or an online library eCard. If you already have a physical King County Library System card, you have an all-access account.
Not sure which is the right card for you? See below.
Online Library eCard
Available to King County residents and property owners outside of Seattle, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.
With your eCard you can:
• Use your eCard account immediately.
• Use the online library of eBooks, magazines, films, and music.
• Access online classes, tutorials, language lessons, test prep, and certification.
• Search databases, do research and find business and investment information.
• Do you already have an eCard? If you would like to be able to check out physical materials, ask us about how to change your account to All Access.
Your new eCard account number and PIN arrives by email right after you apply. Don’t see a message? Please Iook in your spam or clutter folder. In about 10 days you will also receive a confirmation number by regular mail. You will need to go to kcls.org/confirmaccount and input the number from the letter in order to confirm your account.
All-Access Card
Available to King County residents and property owners, and Seattle residents, but not Yarrow Point or Hunts Point. Residents of reciprocal library communities may also apply.
If you already have a physical King County Library System card, you have an all-access account.
Apply online for an all-access card. You can also activate your card in person at a KCLS library during normal open hours. You will need proof of address and photo ID that shows your date of birth. You'll receive instructions to complete the process when you get your card in the mail.
With your all-access card you can:
• Check out print books, magazines, CDs, and DVDs from the library.
• Use the online library of eBooks, magazines, films, and music.
• Access online learning, classes, tutorials, language lessons, test prep, and certification.
• Search databases, do research and find business and investment information.
Related FAQs
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Apply online. Or, apply in person at the library. Bring photo ID and proof of your address. What documents do I need to show to get a library account? Find locations and open hours. Versión en español: ¿Cómo obtengo una tarjeta de la biblioteca?
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eCards are available to King County residents and property owners, outside of Seattle, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.
Residents of reciprocal library systems can get a card that needs to be activated in person. Apply online for an all-access card. You can activate your card in person at one of our libraries. You will need proof of address and photo ID that shows your date of birth. You'll receive instructions to complete the process when you get your card in the mail.
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Library cards are available to anyone who lives or owns property in:
- An area served by the King County Library System.*
- The service area of another library system that has a Reciprocal Borrowing Agreement with us.
Temporary residents staying longer than one month but less than six months may get a Visitor Card with a five-item checkout limit.
*Our service area includes all of King County except for Seattle, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point.
Versión en español: ¿Cómo obtengo una tarjeta de la biblioteca?
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Yes. If you owe more than $25 in late fees, we unblocked your account on May 4. You will be able to use the card online and to borrow physical items again.
Starting on September 15, you will not be able to borrow items if you owe more than $25 in late fines or lost materials.
If your account is still blocked after May 4, contact your library or Ask KCLS. There may be another issue that needs attention. For example, you might need to update the address in your account.
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Call or visit your library. There isn't a way to change your address in your account online.
