library card

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of library card

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Avid readers, they "max out" their borrowing, taking 20 books each under their individual library cards, the most they are allowed.

From BBC

A group of leading authors are calling for every newborn baby to be signed up for a library card automatically at birth.

From BBC

She said that by reissuing his library card, "we hope to not only honour Wilde's memory but also acknowledge the injustices and immense suffering he faced as a result of his conviction".

From BBC

The planning began the way all great overcommitments do: with a library card.

From Salon

To combat book censorship, some Southern California public libraries, including Los Angeles, Long Beach and San Diego, are joining libraries nationwide to provide access to online library cards.

From Los Angeles Times