library card

noun

1. a card issued by a library to individuals or organizations entitling them or their representatives to borrow materials.

Word History and Origins

Origin of library card¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

“Your library card is worth its weight in gold these days because of the tremendous resources available at our libraries,” says Trejo.

From Los Angeles Times

The desktop PCs can also be booked and used by members of the public if they have a valid library card.

From BBC

The Los Angeles Public Library and LAX collaboration borrows from a program the library launched in 2023, Read Freely, that provides a library card and immediate access to books that have been targeted for banning.

From Los Angeles Times

The library’s social service team is still working, and patrons can still check out physical copies of books or other media as long as they bring in their library card or number.

From Seattle Times

“This could be used in any system, including fareless, in the same way that library cards are used to loan books at no charge to patrons.”

From Los Angeles Times