Library Card Application

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
- Princeton Public School
- Princeton Private School
- Westminster Choir College
Frist Mailbox or Graduate Student Box # (optional)
Expected Graduation Year*
Do you live on Campus?*
- Yes
- No
Where do you work?*
- Princeton University
- PTSEM
- IAS
- Princeton Public Schools
- Princeton Private School
- Westminster Choir College
- 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
- 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 #
Select Your School:*
Select Your School:*
Select Your School*
Select Your School*
Select Your School*
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 you 18 years or older?*
- Yes
- No
Name*
Prefix First Middle Last
Preferred Name/Nickname if different
First Last
Date of Birth*
MM
DD
YYYY
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City 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)
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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

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