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

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

Liu, who lives in Manhattan, elaborated on why her library card, spur-of-the-moment theatergoing and riding her bicycle are essential to her well-being.

From New York Times

“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