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When will I receive my Enhanced Library Card? Do I need to make an appointment? link

Cards are printed at the time the application is accepted, and the applicant’s photo is taken. It should take 15 – 20 minutes to apply for and receive your Enhanced Library Card. You will leave with your Enhanced Library Card after your application is accepted. There is no need to make an appointment.

Enhanced Library Cards are printed at nine Austin Public Library locations, which include:

  • Central Library, 710 W. César Chávez St.
  • Cepeda Branch, 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. 
  • Little Walnut Creek Branch, 835 W. Rundberg Ln
  • Menchaca Road Branch, 5500 Menchaca Rd.
  • Milwood Branch, 12500 Amherst Dr.
  • Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd.
  • St. John Branch, 7500 Blessing Ave.
  • Southeast Branch, 5803 Nuckols Crossing Rd.
  • Terrazas Branch, 1105 E. César Chávez St. (closed for renovations until May 13, 2024)