Library Cards

Library Card Features

With an Irving library card, gain access to over a million items in Irving's collection. This includes:

Books, DVDs, Blu-Ray discs, music CDs, magazines, audiobooks, eBooks, online electronic resources (databases), streaming video and music downloads. 

A library card is required for all transactions. Every time a customer visits the Irving Public Library with their card, it is appreciated. The following is a list of features cardholders may receive:

• Check out library materials
• Use the library computers
• Place a hold request
• Access electronic tools for research, learning, or job-hunting
• Practice for a professional or academic test
• Use the self-checkout station
• Renew materials you have checked out
• Review your account information

To determine which card works best and what requirements are involved, please visit the Card Types page. 

Replacement cards: Replacements for lost library cards can be issued at any Irving Public Library location with a valid photo identification and the clearing of any overdue materials or charges. There is a $2.00 fee for a replacement card. Patrons who have simply forgotten a plastic card at home or temporarily misplaced it can access most library services with a photo ID or card number saved in a digital card app.

Interlibrary Loan and TexShare

Cardholders in good standing can borrow items from other libraries through our InterLibrary Loan service and the TexShare program. 

InterLibrary Loan is for Irving residents only. 

Cardholder Agreements

• Accept responsibility for any use of the library card
• Follow all library policies and procedures in effect
• Present the library card for all account transactions
• Return all borrowed materials on time
• Pay all fees or charges on the library card
• Report a lost or stolen card
• Promptly report any change of address, phone or e-mail

Loan Periods

All items checkout for 21 days. Items in high demand, such as bestsellers or blockbuster movies, are available for a 10 day checkout. 

Pin Assistance

Customers can try the last four digits of their phone number on file as the PIN. If that does not work, or if there are any other problems, please contact the library staff at (972) 721-2440 during normal operating hours. Please have the Irving library card number on file ready when you call.

Card Number Assistance/Replacement cards

For security reasons, library card numbers cannot be supplied, but replacement cards can be issued at South Irving Library, Valley Ranch Library and West Irving Library with a valid photo identification and the clearing of any overdue materials or charges.

Additional Information

Need additional assistance! Please call the library at (972) 721-2440 
or email Circulation.