Start by choosing either an all-access card or an online library eCard. There may be some restrictions based upon where you live. eCards are available to King County residents and property owners, outside of Seattle, Yarrow Point, and Hunts Point. 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 choose to pick up your card at the library or have it mailed to you. Then, you can activate your card in person at the library or via email. You'll need proof of address and photo ID that shows your date of birth to activate your card. Receiving your card by mail? Your card will arrive with instructions to complete the process.
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.
