Get a Library Card

Get Your Library Card

Visit Us to Get Your McArthur Library Card

Sign up for your library card in person at McArthur Library and start exploring all the resources and services we have to offer.

How to Get a Library Card

You qualify for a free McArthur Public Library card if you live, work, own property, or attend school in Biddeford. If you don’t meet these criteria, an annual membership is available for $30.

Library cards are issued at the Circulation Desk in the main lobby. To obtain a card, please bring a current ID and proof of residency.

Lost Library Card

If you lose your card, please call us at (207) 284-4181 immediately to have it deactivated. A replacement card is available for $1.00. You must show a current ID at the time of replacement.

Come Prepared

Acceptable ID & Proof of Residency Options

Form of ID

Acceptable ID Options

Driver’s license or state ID

Social Security card

Passport

School ID

Immigration Registration card

Food stamp card

Proof of Residence

Acceptable Proof of Residence Options

Auto registration

Utility bill

Cancelled mail with a postmark dated within the last 30 days

Employment Record

School Record

Valid hunting or fishing license

Rent receipt

Lease or mortgage agreement

Checking Things Out

Items with limits are:

Music CDs – 10 at a time
Magazines – 6 at a time
DVD/BluRays – 5 at a time
Video Games – 2 at a time

Check out periods are:

3 weeks – Books, audiobooks, magazines, comics/graphic novels, music CDs, multi-disk DVD/Blu Ray sets, and video games.
7 days – single DVD/Blue Rays.
Varies By Item – Recreation Collection

Library Resources and Services

For additional details on Circulation policies, please see our Library Resources and Services guide.