Who is eligible?

In-City Residents

Library cards are free for residents, 5 years and older, of the city of Brentwood. Please know, some Brentwood addresses lie outside the city limits.

• For a physical card, present your ID, with your current address to the Circulation Desk.
  • If your ID has an old address, please provide an accepted proof of address.
• For access to online materials only, register online for an eCard.

• Minor children (anyone 17 and under) must have a parent/legal guardian present to make a library card. 

Out of City Residents

Our library is funded by the City of Brentwood property taxes. Those outside the official city limits (including some Brentwood addresses) may purchase an annual membership:

• Williamson County residents: $75
• Outside Williamson County: $130

Family members may be added to the library card.  Additional cards may be purchased for family members whom wish to have their own account.
Please register online for a Library card and stop by the Circulation Desk.

• For a physical card, present your ID, with your current address to the Circulation Desk.
  • Applicants 5 - 17 years of age must have a guardian or parent present. 
  • If your ID has an old address, please provide an accepted proof of address.

Business Owners

A free card may be issued to those operating a business inside the city of Brentwood limits. If multiple businesses are owned, a card may be provided for each business. Additional family members may be added to this card. 

You must provide government-issued photo I.D. and accepted proof of business ownership:

• Copy of current tax records,

• Articles of incorporation,

• OR a copy of a Brentwood Business Tax License.

Williamson County School Employees

A free card may be issued to educators who are employed at a school in Williamson County. No other family members may be added to this card.

You must provide:

• Government-issued photo I.D.,
• Employee Identification,
• AND a current pay stub (print copy or image on a mobile device),
• OR the official library verification form signed by the school principal. 

Volunteers

A free card may be issued to volunteers after they have completed their first 15 hours of service work. No additional family members may be added to this card. To maintain library card privileges, volunteers must meet the annual requirement of at least 60 service hours. 

You must provide a government-issued photo ID and confirmation from the Volunteer Coordinator of the hours performed. Young volunteers without a government-issued photo ID should bring a parent/legal guardian with a photo ID along with confirmation of hours.