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Who is eligible for a free Harrison Public Library card?

You are eligible if:

you live in Harrison, NY
you do not live in Westchester County, NY, but own property, attend school, or work in Harrison, NY

You are not eligible if:

you do not live, own property, attend school, or work in Harrison, NY
- you can apply for a Westchester Library System card for a $75 annual fee by mailing this form to Westchester Library System
- you may also be eligible for a New York Public Library card
you live elsewhere in Westchester County
- you may apply for a library card from the local library where you live

How do I apply for a library card?

Apply Online

Please fill out the form below
You will receive your library card by mail, unless you are a Manhattanville or Purchase College student (you will receive your account information by email).

Apply In-Person

You may apply for a library card in-person at the Richard E. Halperin Memorial Library Building or West Harrison Branch.
You must present photo ID and proof that you live, attend school, or work in Harrison

Examples of acceptable forms of photo ID and proof of address:

driver’s license or learner’s permit
passport
IDNYC non-driver’s identification card

If your photo ID does not include your address, you must present a photo ID (ex. employee ID, school ID, recreation card, etc.) and proof of address (ex. bank statement, lease agreement, utility bill, etc.)

Can children get a library card?

Children (ages 0-12)

There is no minimum age requirement to apply for a library card.
A parent or guardian must sign and present photo ID and proof of address for children ages 0-12.

Young Adults (ages 13-17)

Young adults ages 13-17 can apply for a library card without a parent or guardian present.
If a young adult does not have a photo ID with proof of address, they may present a school ID, school schedule, report card, or recreation card.

Apply Online

Only new applicants can apply online. If you are replacing a card please visit the library with a photo ID and proof of address to get a Harrison Public Library card.

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You must be 18 years or older to sign up for a card. If you are applying for your child, please enter your information first.

You may only add up to 5 children at a time.

I am applying for my children only and do not wish to get a card for myself.

I currently attend Purchase College I currently attend Manhattanville College

College Students: You are eligible for a Harrison Library card if you live on campus, in Harrison, or outside Westchester county. If you live in another part of Westchester, you must apply for a card from your local library.

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I would like to receive emails about HPL events and services. I agree to return borrowed materials on time and in good condition and to pay the necessary fines for late, damaged, or lost materials. I also agree to be responsible for all items checked out on this card and understand that I am responsible for notifying the library if this card is lost or stolen.

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