Borrowing Information Obtaining a Library Card Borrowing Books and Other Material Fines on Overdue Material Obtaining a Library Card Cards are free and most are issued immediately. Cards may be issued at the Main Library and branches.
Cards are valid for three years.
Card applications are available in Spanish. A New Haven Free Public Library card can be used in any public library in Connecticut. If you are under 18 and without picture identification your parent or guardian must sign your application. If you are 12 or younger, you and your parent or guardian sign your card application. If you have a library card from a public library in Connecticut, bring in your library card and a second form of identification.