Apply for a library card
To borrow media from libraries, you need a library card.
Description
To use a municipal library, library or archive library, you need a library card. You must apply for this.
Online services
Alternatively, please enter a location or postcode in the City / Location input field to see the responsible online service in this section
Contact point
Please contact the respective library.
Contact person
Unfortunately, no contact persons were found for District Main-Kinzig-Kreis (Hesse). Please check the service description above for information on how to find the responsible contact person.
Required documents
If applicable, proof of fee reduction (student ID, student card, etc.)
Forms
Written form required: No
Personal appearance required: No
Online services available: Yes
Basis for legal action
Municipal Use/Fee Regulations
Procedure
- A library card is available after prior registration
- Submit the application documents to the library
- Pay the usage fee
- You will then receive the library card immediately on site or by post within a few days
Processing time
1 to 10 days
Costs
User fee from 0,00 EUR to 30,00 EUR
Bemerkungen
- A fee reduction may be granted for certain categories of persons. These include, in particular, minors, recipients of state transfers, public institutions and legal entities.
- In addition to the fees for issuing a library card, fees may be charged for lending, interlibrary loan, use of databases and electronic journals or access to archive material.
- If the validity of your library card has expired, you can have it extended.
Area of validity
Hesse
Official approval
Officially approved by Hessian Ministry of the Interior and Sport on 20.12.2022
Keywords
Bibliotheksausweis, Bibliothek