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“The recreational and educational opportunities in Farmers Branch have really kept me active. I joined the Community Recreation Center on day one and all of our facilities are top-notch but all have that hometown, family-friendly ambiance. Farmers Branch truly feeds the mind, body and soul.”

– Tom Laney, Farmers Branch resident
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Library Cards

Library cards are available free to all Farmers Branch residents and to residents of cities that do not charge Farmers Branch residents for use of their libraries or whose libraries participate in the TexShare card program. 

Non-resident cards are available to persons in non-reciprocating cities at a cost of $25 each and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. Non-reciprocating cities are: Arlington, Bedford, Dallas, Ennis, Fort Worth, Grapevine, Highland Park and McKinney.

All persons applying for a Library card must show proof of identification and/or residency. Generally, a Texas driver’s license is the preferred form of identification. In the event that the address on the license is not the current address or the person does not have a Texas driver’s license or Texas identification card, some other proof of residency must be provided (rent receipt, utility bill, insurance card, checkbook, etc.). A photo ID must be shown with this proof of residency. Please visit the Checkout Desk to fill out an application or use the online library card application. If applying as a TexShare cardholder, applicants will need to show their TexShare card from their home library. 

A parent/guardian must be present for a child under 17 to get a card, and the parent/guardian must provide identification as described above.

Checkout Length and Fees

  • Books, Audiocassettes, Compact Discs
  • Loan Period: three weeks
  • Extended Use Fees: 10 cents per day, per item
  • Videos and DVDs
  • Loan Period: seven days
  • Extended Use Fees: $1 per day, per item
  • Limits: seven videos and seven DVDs per card
  • Magazines (excluding the newest issue)
  • Loan Period: seven days
  • Extended Use Fees: 10 cents per day, per magazine
  • Limits: seven magazines per card

Renewals

All items may be renewed up to 10 times unless on hold for another person. Items may be renewed by phone via our automated renewal system at 972.247.9350 with a Library card number and PIN. Patrons may also call the Checkout Desk at 972.919.9830. Items may also be renewed through the Library's online catalog with Library card number and PIN. Select “Renew My Materials.” 

To set up a PIN, call the Checkout Desk at 972.919.9830 or e-mail the checkout staff at circulation [at] farmersbranch [dot] info and include the desired four-digit number for the PIN, along with name and library card number.