Apply for Library Card

Haltom City residents and business owners qualify for a free library card when they show a photo ID and a proof of residency, such as a valid driver's license, DPS identification card, voter registration card, lease agreement, utility bill, or other identifying document showing a current address. Business owners must show proof of ownership. Cards for children ages 0 to 17 years require a parent’s or legal guardian’s signature in person. For more information, please phone the Circulation Desk at 817-222-7785.

Please note, to determine if you are a City of Haltom City resident, conduct a simple property data search through the Tarrant Appraisal District. Haltom City residents will have Haltom City listed as the city/taxing jurisdiction.

The application for a new library card can be filed in person or by email. If you would like to sign up for a library card or renew an expired card online, please email the Library. You may also find a copy of the application that can be downloaded, printed, filled out and taken into the library into the following:

Non-residents living in one of the MetroShare cities may use their own city’s library card in Haltom City as well.

People living outside of Haltom City or MetroShare cities may obtain a TexShare card from their home library. The TexShare Library Card program is a reciprocal borrowing card with participating libraries in Texas. Haltom City residents may obtain a TexShare card at the HC Public Library to use TexShare libraries, including Fort Worth.

People living outside of Haltom City or the other MetroShare cities may apply for non-resident card (no charge at this time) by also presenting a valid ID and proof of residency.

TexShare cards and non-resident cards may not be honored at MetroShare libraries.