| Card/Account |
For |
Limitations |
Special Conditions |
How to Apply |
| Library Card |
|
Item Limits |
|
Library Card Formor Apply Online
|
| First-time borrowers |
|
Limited to 2 books,
or 1 CD / audiocassette / DVD / video |
|
Library Card Formor Apply Online
|
| First Cards |
Children Age 6 and Under |
Only children's materials may be checked out on this card |
No late fees charged, but borrowers are responsible for lost or damaged items |
First Card Form |
| Children |
Ages 6-12 |
May not borrow Rental DVDs/videos |
Reduced fines on Children's cards:
10 cents per day; maximum fine $3.00 per item
|
Library Card Form with parent's consent |
| Teens |
Ages13-17 |
May not borrow Rental DVDs/videos or 16mm Films. |
|
Library Card Formor Apply Online |
| Teacher Cards |
Baltimore City educators and registered home school parents |
30 items that will circulate for 6 weeks. Materials may be renewed once for 6 more weeks. |
Elligible: teachers of Baltimore City public, private, and parochial schools; licensed day care centers and nursery schools; and registered home school parents (see details) |
Teacher Card Form |
| Firm Cards |
Companies/
Non-Profits |
For the use of a company in carrying out its work |
Must show ID as an authorized user |
Firm Card Form |
| Out of State Accounts |
Non-Maryland Residents |
|
$50 annual fee |
Mail in Library Card Form with proper ID (more info) |
| Other Maryland Libraries' Cards |
Maryland residents outside of Baltimore City |
|
Users must register at a Pratt Library location with proper ID and other Maryland library card |
|
PC Access Card
|
Computer access only |
For computers, printing, and copying only |
|
Must present identification or some document with name. |
| Visitors Pass |
One day computer access only |
For computers, printing and copying only |
|
Must present out-of-state identification |
