Eligibility

Types of Cards

Resident | Non-District Resident | Non-District Resident Student

How do I know if I'm a resident?

Resident:

To be eligible for a free Santa Clara County Library District card, you must reside or own property in the unincorporated area of Santa Clara County or in one of the following nine cities:

• Campbell
• Cupertino
• Gilroy
• Los Altos
• Los Altos Hills
• Milpitas
• Monte Sereno
• Morgan Hill
• Saratoga

Non-District Resident:

Non-residents of the Library District may apply for a card for a non-refundable annual fee of $80, valid for one year from the month of purchase.

This card allows:

• Borrowing up to 100 items at a time
• Accessing computer services & online resources

FAQs about the Non-Resident fee

Non-District Resident Student:

Students in grades preschool through 12, who attend school in which the school district overlaps with Santa Clara County Library District city boundaries are eligible for a free Student Card, valid for one year from the date of issuance or renewal. Applicants must show proof of student status with school affiliation or live in an eligible public school district.

This card allows:

• Borrowing of up to 5 items
• Use of full service computers inside the Library
• Remote access to resources such as research databases and online tutors

List of Eligible Public Schools 
List of Eligible Private Schools (In progress, updated 3/18/13)

How do I know if I'm a resident?

Residence in the Library District will be determined by the Tax Rate Area listing for your property on the Santa Clara County Assessor's Office website.

The Tax Rate Area listing must include "Area No. 01 (Library Services) [County Service], this property is part of the Santa Clara County Library District.

Your postal mailing address is not a reliable indicator of your residence in the Tax Rate Area. For additional questions about your property or the Assessor's website, please call the Assessor's Office at (408) 299-5500.