Teacher Card Application | Los Angeles Public Library

Teachers get an extended loan period to facilitate the use of library materials with their class.

Borrow up to 50 items
Keep items for up to 16 weeks

To qualify for teacher loans, you must obtain two library cards, one for personal use and one Teacher Card, and be a resident of the city of Los Angeles. You can register online for a library card for personal use. To qualify for a Teacher Card, you must submit identification showing your current status as a teacher (grades preschool-12), homeschool educator, adult school instructor, teacher-librarian, or school library aide. Remember to submit proof of teaching status with this application to expedite the process.

A Teacher Card allows you to borrow a total of 50 items, with some restrictions, pending librarian approval. Most items checked out on a Teacher Card (except DVDs, videos, and music) are loaned for 16 weeks with no renewals. Teachers will be responsible for fees incurred for lost or damaged items.

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Application

Applications are processed within a few days, at which time you will be emailed your new Teacher Card number.

Are you renewing an expired Teacher library card? *

Yes

Teacher's Last Name *

Teacher's First Name *

Teacher's Middle Initial

Teacher's Street Address *

Teacher's City *

Teacher's State *

Teacher's Zip Code *

Teacher's Phone Number *

Teacher's Work E-mail Address

Teacher's Personal E-mail Address *

Teacher's Personal LAPL Library Card Number

Teacher's Library Card Number (if renewing an existing Teacher's Card)

School Name *

School Phone Number *

School Street Address *

School City *

School State *

School Zip Code *

Proof of teaching status *

Please submit an image or PDF of your proof of teaching status (e,g. School ID, pay stub, etc.)
Files must be less than 20 MB.
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf.

Additional document

Files must be less than 20 MB.
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Additional document

Files must be less than 20 MB.
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