Tier 1 - FREE membership (12 months): Okaloosa residents (must LIVE in Okaloosa County)
Fee-free courtesy accounts for students, educators, active-duty military families, property owners, employees of Cooperative-member governments.
Tier 2 - $40 per family (12 months): Non-resident but living in PLAN service area*
Tier 3 - $30 per library account (6 months): Non-residents, living outside of the PLAN service area*
Tier 4 - $60 per library account (12 months): Non-residents, living outside of the PLAN service area*
*The PLAN service area includes the following counties: Santa Rosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Gulf, Gadsden, Liberty, Franklin, Leon, Wakulla, Jefferson). Must apply and pay in-person.
Courtesy memberships are extended without fee to the following non-residents (with accepted documentation):
- Active-duty military families living in Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa and Walton counties (valid DoD ID card)
- Students attending school in Okaloosa County (enrollment verification)
- Education faculty at a school in Okaloosa County (employment verification)
- Employees of Cooperative-member governments such as Okaloosa County or Member City (employment verification)
- Owner of a business operating in Okaloosa County (business license)
- Resides in Okaloosa County
- Online accounts are available to residents of Okaloosa County only
What identification is required to get a library card?
Driver’s license or State ID card – with current address
-or- Driver’s license or State ID card with outdated address + proof of address*
-or- Passport + proof of address*
-or- Military ID + proof of address*
*Proof of Address = Where You Live. Documents must be recent (within 60 days)
Utility bill in your name
-or- Rental agreement or mortgage statement
-or- Business mail addressed to you such as bank, insurance or government agency
-or- Property and business owners may present the most recent tax bill or business license as their proof of residency.
-or- Vehicle registration
*Post office boxes or mailbox rental street addresses are not accepted as proof of living in the county.
Parents or guardians must apply for dependent children under age 16.
Parents/guardians are responsible for items checked out and fees incurred on dependent cards.
Youth age 16 & older may apply independently with proper personal ID.
Who qualifies for a free account?
Free Memberships for Okaloosa Residents
- Age 16 and up
- live in Okaloosa County or own property (pay property taxes to Okaloosa County)
Post office boxes or mailbox rental street addresses are not accepted as proof of living in the county.
Courtesy Accounts for Non-Residents
Free memberships (with accepted documentation):
- Active-duty military families living in Okaloosa, Escambia, Santa Rosa and Walton counties (valid DoD ID card)
- Students attending school in Okaloosa County (enrollment verification)
- Education faculty at a school in Okaloosa County (employment verification)
- Employees of Cooperative-member governments (employment verification)
- Owner of a business operating in Okaloosa County (business license)
Apply in-person. Must provide accepted documentation.
How do I manage my account online?
In order to utilize the online account management option, you will need to follow specific instructions to access your account. With online account management, you can view your checkouts, reserve material, and renew items (you cannot renew items that are on hold for another Patron). View instructions for online account management and benefits.
How do I get an online only account?
Online ONLY - Must Live in Okaloosa County
Free for Okaloosa residents, age 16+
Access all the online resources on readOkaloosa.org This account does not provide borrowing privileges at libraries. No access to Hoopla (streaming media).
Library staff will verify online registrations, and delete ineligible or duplicate accounts without notice. Post office boxes or mailbox rental street addresses are not accepted as proof of living in the county.
I'm under sixteen, can I get a library card?
If you are under the age of sixteen you are required to have the permission of your parent, guarantor or legal guardian before you can have a library card.
I'm visiting the area, can I use the library?
Library visitors who do not live in our service area may purchase a membership to our library. The card allows full access to library materials and services for a period of three months to one year. If you wish to use the library computers, you may do so as a guest for computer use only. For assistance, please see the library's circulation desk personnel.