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Open an Eastchester Public Library Card

Check here to see if you are eligible to open at Eastchester Public Library card.

Your Eastchester Public Library card is issued for three years from the date of registration, and is honored at all member libraries of the Westchester Library System. Two forms of ID, one with your name and current address, are required the first time you register and each time you renew your card.

You can also apply for a temporary card online using this form and come in later to complete the process. A temporary card is valid for one month. It allows you to borrow three physical items and have access to Eastchester Public Library and Westchester Library System's e-resources.

More Information

Limit of 75 items per library card.

Limit of 10 DVDs and/or Blu-Rays per card, 1 Express DVD / Blu-Rays per family and 20 music CD’s. There is no limit on Adult books. Children’s books may be limited due to school assignments. Check with the Children’s Librarian for more information.

Due date slips are printed out for your convenience at the check-out desk. (Email receipts available upon request.) Be sure to check carefully for the due dates. If you are unsure when an item is due back to the library, call for assistance.

Books may be borrowed for you (placed on hold) from other Westchester Library System member libraries, not including Express items or magazines. For an Adult or Young Adult item, ask at the Adult Services Desk for more information; for a Children's item, ask at the Children's Services Desk. We can also obtain books from outside of Westchester Library System using our Interlibrary Loan service

Loan Periods and Renewals

Adult Books 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Adult New Books 2 Weeks 1 Renewal
Express Books 1 Week No Renewals
Adult Magazines 1 Week No Renewals
DVD’s / Blu-Rays 1 Week 1 Renewal
Express DVDs / Blu-Rays 3 Days No Renewals
Adult Music CD’s 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Adult Books on CD / Playaways 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Young Adult Books 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Young Adult Books on CD 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Children’s Books 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Children’s Books on CD 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Children’s Kits 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Children’s Encyclopedias 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Children’s Music CD’s 3 Weeks 1 Renewal
Children’s DVD’s / Blu-Rays 1 Week 1 Renewal
Children’s Magazines 1 Week No Renewals

Please note, renewals are only permitted if an item does not have open holds.