Nonresidents: A nonresident may use the public library with a borrower card. A nonresident is entitled to a borrower card without charge, provided the city of the residence of such person does not charge Richardson residents a fee for a borrower card to use such city library. Residents of a city that charges a fee to Richardson residents to use such city library will be charged a fee for a Richardson borrower card equal to the fee charged to Richardson residents. The library may adopt policies from time to time governing or limiting nonresident use of the library materials, books, services, and equipment. Pursuant to library policy the library may issue borrower cards without charge to children who do not reside within the city but reside within the Richardson Independent School District.
(Code 1966, § 18-4; Ord. No. 3760, § 1, 9-14-09; Ord. No. 4202, § 7, 2-27-17)
Currently, Plano and Garland do not charge nonresident fees to Richardson residents so Richardson Library Cards will be issued at no charge. Nonresident Library Cards (paid and unpaid) are only issued for residents in the immediate surrounding area. Call 972-744-4363 to see if you are eligible for a nonresident card or ask your question using our online form.
If you are unable to obtain a Library Card, the TexShare Card program may help you use Richardson Public Library.
- TexShare Cards may be issued by your local library, free, and are honored by Richardson Public Library to allow you borrowing privileges. Please see your local library for a TexShare Card if you live outside the Richardson Public Library service area; learn more here.
- If you have further questions about signing up for a Library Card, please email Circulation or call 972-744-4363.