How old do you have to be to get a library card?

I would love to take my son ( 3 1/2) to get one.. do you have to be of a certain age first??

Re: How old do you have to be to get a library card?

I think anyone can get a library card...

Re: How old do you have to be to get a library card?

He should be able to get one, you'll just have to sign for it.

Re: How old do you have to be to get a library card?

Well, when I worked in Queens, the rule was they had to be able to print their names legibly (sp?) Now that's changed, and even infants can get cards, just as long as parents show ID. (I think it's just a way to increase their circulation statistics)

In Nassau, I think they just have to be able to print their names, and parents have to show proof of residency.

Re: How old do you have to be to get a library card?

My niece got hers at just about that age...

Re: How old do you have to be to get a library card?

I thought kids had to be able to write their own names, but I see that changed.

One time I was at the library and a little boy wanted his own card. So he and his father sat at a table practicing writing his name for a while before he went up to the counter. Very Cute!