Skip to content
My Account
My Account
Donate
Donate
Books & More
Events
Research
Services
Kids and Teens
About Us
Support the Library
Main Menu
search
Search Options
Search catalog
Catalog
Search the site
Site
Search Events
Events
When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to go to the desired page. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures.
Search
Search Events
Search the Site
Home
About Us
Library Card Application – In House
Library Card Application – In House
Library Card Application – In House
Select one of the following:
*
New Library Card
Renew Card
Update Account
Replace Lost Card
Any applicable non-resident fee or $2.00 library card replacement fee will be posted at the time the library card application is processed.
LIBRARY ACCOUNT CATEGORY
Do you live in the Municipality of Princeton?
*
Yes
No
Please note that parts of several other municipalities share Princeton ZIP codes and mailing addresses. In addition, many area subdivisions not within the border of the Municipality of Princeton include the word ”Princeton” in their names.
Select the the best option that describes you:
*
Student in Princeton
Work in Princeton
62 Years or Older
Princeton Property Owner
Volunteer/Tutor
Librarian in NJ
CEO/Owner of a Princeton Business
None of the above
Select the school you attend:
*
Princeton University
PTSEM
IAS
Princeton Public School
Princeton Private School
Frist Mailbox or Graduate Student Room # (optional)
0 of 4 max characters
Expected Graduation Year
*
0 of 4 max characters
Do you live on Campus?
*
Yes
No
Where do you work?
*
Princeton University
PTSEM
IAS
Princeton Public Schools
Princeton Private School
Municipality of Princeton
Princeton Fire/Rescue
Other
What is your PU ID Category?
*
R – Faculty
V – Visiting Faculty/Staff
B – Bi-Weekly
M – Monthly
PPPL Staff
PU EE Staff
McCarter Theatre Staff
PU Press
WPRB Staff
PU Professor Emeritus
Academic Professional
Casual Staff
None of the Above
We regret that we are unable to offer you a free library card based on your PU ID category. To continue the application process, scroll to the top of the form to select the next best option that describes you.
Are you a Teacher?
*
Yes
No
You are eligible for a reduced fee library card of $75/year. Would you like to purchase a library card?
*
Yes
No
Any applicable non-resident fee will be posted at the time the library card application is processed.
Student Box #
0 of 4 max characters
Select Your School:
*
Community Park
Johnson Park
Littlebrook
Riverside
Middle School
High School
Valley Road
Princeton Charter School
Select Your School:
*
Community Park
Johnson Park
Littlebrook
Riverside
Middle School
High School
Valley Road
Princeton Charter School
Select Your School
*
Academy of Sacred Heart
Hun School
Lewis School
Princeton Day School
Princeton Friends School
PRISMS
St Paul School
Stuart Country Day
Other
Select Your School
*
Academy of Sacred Heart
Hun School
Lewis School
Princeton Day School
Princeton Friends School
PRISMS
St Paul School
Stuart Country Day
Other
Select Your School
*
Academy of Sacred Heart
Hun School
Lewis School
Princeton Day School
Princeton Friends School
PRISMS
St Paul School
Stuart Country Day
Other
School Name
*
Please note that parts of several other municipalities share Princeton ZIP codes and mailing addresses. Any school address located outside the municipality of Princeton is not eligible.
Provide Name/Address of employer
*
Please note that parts of several other municipalities share Princeton ZIP codes and mailing addresses. Any work address located outside the municipality of Princeton is not eligible.
Property Address
*
Department Name
*
Select your organization:
*
Princeton Public Library
LVA
YWCA ESL
Princeton Fire/First Aid
None of the Above
We regret that we are unable to offer you a free library card based on your volunteer organization. To continue the application process, scroll to the top of the form to select the next best option that describes you.
PPL Department Name
*
Library Name/Address
*
Business Name/Address
*
Thank you for your interest in a Princeton Public Library Card. Please give us a call at 609-924-9529, ext 1210, or email us at circadm@princetonlibrary.org for further questions. We are here to help you. While we regret that we are unable to offer free or reduced borrowing privileges, we’d be happy to direct you to the free public library that serves your local community.
Does a member of your household have a $175 full fee or $75 non-resident senior fee card, and would you like to add an additional card for $15?
*
Yes
No
Name of Full Fee/Non-Resident Senior Cardholder
*
First
Last
While we regret that we are unable to offer you a free or reduced free library card, we have the following options available. Please select your choice.
*
1 Month/$30
3 Months/$75
6 Months/$100
1 Year/$175
Not at this time
Thank you for your interest for a Princeton Public Library Card. Please give us a call at 609-924-9529, ext 1210, or email us at circadm@princetonlibrary.org for further questions. We would be happy to direct you to the free public library that serves your local community.
ABOUT YOU
Are 18 years or older?
*
Yes
No
Name
*
Mr.
Mrs.
Ms
Mx.
Prefix
First
Middle
Last
Preferred Name/Nickname if different
First
Last
Date of Birth
*
Month
Day
Year
Address
*
Street Address
Address Line 2
City
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
U.S. Virgin Islands
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Armed Forces Americas
Armed Forces Europe
Armed Forces Pacific
State
ZIP Code
Phone
*
Email
*
Your email address will be used to notify you of due dates, hold and overdue notifications, replacement bills and to contact you about your application or your account. Please let us know of changes to your email address or if you no longer want to receive account notifications. Your email address will also be used to receive e-communications about the library’s programs, events and initiatives.
Hold Pickup Designee
The library allows you to give permission to a family member or designee to pick up your hold items. Please note that the designee(s) will not be able to see the status or list of items borrowed on your account while checking out at the Checkout Desk. Enter the information for each person that you wish to give permission to pick up your holds. If at any time, you’d like to remove or verify a hold pick up designee on your account, please email circadm@princetonlibrary.org or visit the checkout desk.
First
Last
Relationship to Hold Pickup Designee
Spouse
Partner
Child
Parent
Guardian
Sibling
Other
Add Additional Designee(s)
Yes
Additional Hold Pickup Designee(s)
Name
First
Last
Relationship to Hold Pickup Designee
Spouse
Partner
Child
Parent
Guardian
Sibling
Other
Name
First
Last
Relationship to Hold Pickup Designee
Spouse
Partner
Child
Parent
Guardian
Sibling
Other
PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION REQUIRED
We will not use this contact information unless your account is blocked by having an outstanding balance exceeding $20.00. In this case, we may share information about your account including a list of overdue or replacement items as well as your outstanding balance with your parent(s) or guardian(s).
Parent/Guardian Name (primary):
*
First
Last
Email Address/Phone Number (primary)
*
Name (secondary/if applicable)
First
Last
Email Address/Phone Number (secondary/if applicable)
Please Read
By submitting this application, I declare that all information provided is accurate and I accept and agree to adhere to all rules and regulations of the Princeton Public Library. I accept responsibility for all use of the library card, all library materials checked out on the card and all charges made against it. I agree to promptly pay all fees charged to my library account for damaged, lost or late materials. I agree to provide timely notice of address change or loss of card. I understand that the Princeton Public Library’s use of my personal information is governed by its Privacy Policy available on our
Website.
All library card applications require valid personal identification and proof of your patron status. For a list of accepted personal identification and proof of patrons status, visit our
Website.
Please agree to submit your application
*
Yes, I agree
Books & More
Events
Research
Services
Kids and Teens
About Us
Support the Library
My Account
Search Catalog
Search Events
Donate
Donate
Translate
Translate
Scroll to Top
Notifications
