Get a Library Card
Who can apply for a library card?
If you live, work, go to school, or own property in Peekskill, you are eligible for a free library card!
If you live, work, go to school, or own property in Cortlandt, you are eligible for a free library card at select local libraries, including the Field Library.
How can I apply for my free library card?
Simply visit the library with proof of address (mail, employer ID, school ID, etc.) and we will create your account.
Have an old, expired, or lost library card? Cards expire every three years, so if you haven’t been to the library in a while or if you can’t find your card, just call or visit the library and we will help you renew your account.
What can I do with my library card?
As a patron of the Field Library, you are part of the Westchester Library System! The Field Library is your “home library,” but your card can be used at any public library in Westchester County. You can place holds on most items held at any library in the System, and you can even drop off returns and pick up holds at other libraries- just make sure you set your pickup location when placing your hold (or ask a librarian to help). The WLS website hosts a map and list to help you find other libraries in the system.
With your card, you have access to books, audiobooks, movies, games, activity kits, and more for all ages. Find items to borrow by searching the WLS catalog on the Field Library website or by visiting westchesterlibraries.org. You can also download the WLS app for a convenient way to place holds on items and manage your account.
Don’t forget about all of the electronic resources available with your card. In addition to physical materials, you can borrow from a collection of thousands of ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels, music, movies, and more. There are also learning tools and databases available for all ages. To learn more about available electronic resources, visit any of the following pages on our website:
Note: digital resources may ask you to sign in with your library card number and four-digit PIN.