Need to access online articles right away?

Register online, and receive a temporary library card number immediately.

How does this work?

You'll fill out a short form with basic contact information.  (Concerned?  Here's our privacy policy.)

You'll choose a Personal Identification Number (PIN).  Keep track of this -- you'll need it for some of our online services.

You'll be assigned a temporary library card number.  Keep track of this, too!

Right away, you'll be able to:

• access the online articles and other subscription databases that are available remotely

• log in to our onsite wireless services

Within 60 days, you'll need to complete your registration for a permanent library card by visiting any Pasadena Public Library location.  (More details are available on the registration screen.)

Once you've completed your registration for a permanent card, you'll be able to:

• place hold requests through our online catalog

• check out items at all Pasadena and Glendale Public Libraries

• take advantage of our Digital Library

• use your library card number in our PC Reservation system for Internet appointments

Ready to register?  Go to the "My Account" page and click the "New User" link.

Last Update 01/24/2008