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.
• Opt in to check out a limited number of books and other physical items.
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 Curbside to Go 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.
