AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Public Library's enhanced library cards have been a success since they were launched in early May. Over 550 cards have been given out since the launch, mostly benefitting ...

Patrons display their new enhanced library cards at an April 6 sign-up event at the Fairbanks branch of Harris County (Tex.) Public Library. The cards offer another form of ID. Photo: Nancy Hu/Harris ...

In an effort to help vulnerable communities access a form of identification, the Austin Public Library launched its "Enhanced Library Card" pilot program this week, a city press release said. Any ...

Sheriff Ugarte endorses the new Enhanced Library Card for residents, doubling as a personal ID, through a social media post.

The city of Dallas has offered an Enhanced Library Card since 2022. Some immigration advocates recommend people who can't otherwise get an ID to get a card. Just weeks before the inauguration of ...

The El Paso City Council advanced a plan to bring an Enhanced Library Card program to vulnerable residents to help them file police reports, open bank accounts and seek protective orders. The City ...

Victor Sanchez with Living Hope Wheelchair Association pushes for Harris County Public Library’s enhanced library card to be used as a non-traditional form of identification during a press conference ...

Advocacy groups are demanding a dialogue with Houston leadership to move forward in making public library cards acceptable non-traditional identification when interacting with authorities. “We want ...

Wake County Public Libraries is writing the next chapter in its history with newly redesigned library cards, just in time for National Library Card Sign-up Month. The current bright yellow cards, used ...

JST-SCU students are given an SCU ID card or mobile credential for use for the duration of their time at JST. If you cross-register at CAL, students will also receive an ID card from CAL. All JST ...

Six days a week, public libraries offer air-conditioned spaces to study, work, surf the internet, or simply catch up with a friend — as long as it’s done in hushed tones. Then there’s the plethora of ...