Services: Get a Library Card

A Ridgefield Library card is your key to a treasure trove of riches. With it you can borrow any of our more than 75,000 books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines and other materials, and even access the holdings of many other libraries. It also allows you to use our computer resources, including remote access to many valuable research tools and downloadable and streaming content.

Ridgefield Residents

• Fill out this form online or visit the Circulation Desk on the Main Level of the Library
  • Bring proof of Ridgefield residency which must include your Ridgefield address: For example, ID, utility bill, house closing papers
• Children birth - age 17 are invited to get their own cards
  • Show proof of Ridgefield residency
  • Signature of a parent or legal guardian

Residents from Other Connecticut Towns

• Through the Connecticut State borrowIT CT program, you are able to borrow items from the Ridgefield Library using your hometown Library Card.

Out-of-State Residents

• Ridgefield Library offers an out-of-state Family Library card that affords your family the same privileges as a Ridgefield Resident Card.
• Annual cost of $75

Ridgefield Residents

• Ridgefield Library cards need to be renewed every two years
• Bring a current ID showing your Ridgefield Residency

Residents from Other Connecticut Towns

• You must renew your Library card at your hometown library when it expires.

Out-of-State Residents

• Out-of-state Family Library cards need to be renewed yearly for $75/year

• On your device with the Acorn app
• Online using My Account 

• Ridgefield Library cards are free for Ridgefield residents.
• Out-of-state Family Library cards cost $75/year.
• There is a $1 fee for replacement of a lost card.
• A parent or guardian must approve a card replacement for minors in their care.